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CU04 UKS

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,329 mi
Last recorded113,329 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 110,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 109,211 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tested in wet condition

Pass 24 Feb 2023 108,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 107,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,063 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 106,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,514 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,609 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Front exhaust system corroding

Small stone chips to windscreen

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2018 100,609 miles

slight play in steering rack

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Front exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Small stone chips to windscreen

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,527 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 96,527 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,786 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to exhuast

Fail 23 Feb 2015 88,615 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to exhuast

Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,251 miles

exhuast system starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,163 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2013 84,163 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,649 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010
Fail 19 Aug 2010

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,834 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 56,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 44,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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CU04 UKS is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CU04 UKS, 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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CU04 UKS is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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