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AX04 FOT

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

220,559 mi
Last recorded220,559 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 220,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 220,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 209,707 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 209,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 187,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 187,162 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 167,853 miles

Offside Rear binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2017 143,223 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 143,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 134,816 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 134,796 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 125,809 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 125,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 117,663 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 109,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket mounts corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 109,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket mounts corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 99,111 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 87,916 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 87,913 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 78,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 71,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,393 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,044 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AX04 FOT is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX04 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX04 FOT is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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