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RV04 NPU

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,961 mi
Last recorded144,961 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 NPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 144,961 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 144,961 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,986 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 140,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 130,206 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 130,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 125,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 113,726 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,438 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 97,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,747 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,104 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Test to tow bar socket indicates rear fog inoperative

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,363 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,031 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 21,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,326 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 NPU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

RV04 NPU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is RV04 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV04 NPU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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