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RV04 NSY

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

213,836 mi
Last recorded213,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 NSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 213,836 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 213,808 miles

Fuel pipe insecure x2 underbody (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 205,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 199,182 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 199,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 191,543 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth/almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Pass 2 Jul 2020 191,110 miles

Nearside Rear tyre smooth/almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Fail 25 Jun 2020 191,110 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre smooth/almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Pass 7 Jun 2019 183,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight play in n/s inner steering joint/tie rod

Fail 7 Jun 2019 183,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight play in n/s inner steering joint/tie rod

Fail 26 Apr 2019 183,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm forward bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm forward bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush deteriorated and worn - bare metal visable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Pass 23 Apr 2018 171,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe mounting hanger corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 171,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

both front lower arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe mounting hanger corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 160,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint only found with shaker plate - no movement at wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

bodywork damage around front grille - no sharp edges

bodywork damage around front grille - no sharp edges

both front wipers smearing slightly

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 27 Apr 2016 145,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 145,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades twisted on ends - still clearing screen

Fail 27 Apr 2015 132,273 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades twisted on ends - still clearing screen

Pass 30 Apr 2014 119,317 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 119,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 97,728 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 97,728 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 86,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,188 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,009 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

signs of weepage from base of power steering fluid reservoir

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,934 miles

Gouge in outer wall of nearside front tyre and deeper gouge in outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

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 NSY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSY, 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 NSY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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