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D17 CHY

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,970 mi
Last recorded187,970 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 CHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 187,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 187,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 178,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 167,950 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 158,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 158,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 148,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,884 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 135,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 126,181 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 126,181 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 113,703 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 100,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 87,416 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 87,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge 225/45w17

Offside Front brake disc worn

tracking

Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,647 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,431 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,431 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Dec 2012 51,425 miles

exhaust pipe hanger bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,566 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,842 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,661 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,731 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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D17 CHY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D17 CHY, 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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D17 CHY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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