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RV04 GKG

2004 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 GKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 169,321 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 162,531 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 162,531 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 155,143 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 155,143 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 149,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 143,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 139,728 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 139,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 133,079 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 133,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 127,360 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 127,349 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 120,413 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 120,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 11,397 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 108,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 103,025 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,834 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 90,834 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 63,664 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 3 Jan 2008 54,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,335 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 GKG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc 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 GKG, 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 RV04 GKG registered?

RV04 GKG is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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