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EF04 GVU

2004 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,328 mi
Last recorded117,328 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 117,328 miles

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

Slight deterioration of fuel tank

Pass 30 Apr 2025 110,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 109,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner /outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,598 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded/insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 105,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded/insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 99,811 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 3 Apr 2023 99,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 17 May 2022 96,759 miles

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support brackets corroded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 96,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisey. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support brackets corroded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 93,231 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,081 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 91,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,679 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45Y17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm, Slight Play.

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 79,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45Y17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering Arm, Slight Play.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,676 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 61,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 51,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 34,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,798 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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EF04 GVU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF04 GVU, 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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What year was EF04 GVU registered?

EF04 GVU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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