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DA04 VFU

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,345 mi
Last recorded123,345 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2025 123,345 miles

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

1 x number plate light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyre gettiing low

Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,160 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))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 114,155 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,489 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 99,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 93,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,203 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,762 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,318 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,318 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,575 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 64,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,899 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,064 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,526 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,665 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,274 miles

front n/s and o/s tyre just legal

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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DA04 VFU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA04 VFU, 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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DA04 VFU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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