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RV04 GJX

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,617 mi
Last recorded116,617 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 GJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,617 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 116,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,296 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 106,121 miles

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

Offside 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

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,451 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 89,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 89,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,288 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,948 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 57,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster ineffective. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,653 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,839 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,863 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,759 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 28,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,087 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 27,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,247 miles

free play in osf power st rack 2/ nsr tyre wearing from outer shoulder tread / but legal 3/ dash cluster indicating serv reqd

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,865 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,905 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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RV04 GJX is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RV04 GJX, 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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RV04 GJX is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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