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RV04 GKZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,419 mi
Last recorded191,419 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 GKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 191,419 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 191,419 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 186,262 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 180,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 174,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 169,681 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 169,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 164,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 162,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,553 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 155,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,620 miles

alternator has slight clicking noise too keep an eye on.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 135,620 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

alternator has slight clicking noise too keep an eye on.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,295 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 124,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,057 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,740 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,620 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 37,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,498 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 GKZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV04 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

RV04 GKZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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