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CA04 WBW

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,516 mi
Last recorded201,516 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 WBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 201,516 miles

Front fog lights inop

exhaust silencer rusty & fixings to front d p f exhaust rusting thin

Fail 23 Nov 2022 201,514 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear not working as intended (4.5.4 (a))

Front fog lights inop

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer rusty & fixings to front d p f exhaust rusting thin

Pass 22 Nov 2021 189,970 miles

Front Front fogs inop

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering goes heavy interment

Power steering pump slightly noisy

Fail 22 Nov 2021 189,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box mountain (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front fogs inop

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering goes heavy interment

Power steering pump slightly noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2020 178,202 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 178,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 175,530 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 175,529 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 168,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 159,460 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 151,296 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 138,633 miles

all front suspension bushis deterated

rear exhaust brakit broken

under body in poor conditon

Fail 11 Aug 2016 138,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all front suspension bushis deterated

rear exhaust brakit broken

under body in poor conditon

Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,813 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

serface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 52,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,211 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 40,211 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CA04 WBW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CA04 WBW, 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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CA04 WBW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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