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RV04 NUC

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

262,163 mi
Last recorded262,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 NUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 262,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 254,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 243,590 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 231,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 221,891 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 221,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 209,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 201,371 miles

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

oil ,leak

Fail 16 Jul 2020 201,371 miles

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

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

oil ,leak

Pass 26 Jul 2019 192,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system is adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 182,406 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 182,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 175,631 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides worn (2.5.A.1c)

bonnet release cable worn

Fail 26 Jul 2017 175,631 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front chunks missing out of tyre side wall but no cords

Offside Front Tyre edges worn

bonnet release cable worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 167,593 miles

Near side front tyre has cut side wall

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 167,593 miles

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 suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Near side front tyre has cut side wall

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 161,529 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 161,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 154,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 145,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 137,899 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 137,898 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S mirror glass missing

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

engine warning light on

Fail 3 Aug 2012 137,875 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

near side door mirror glass damaged/missing

Fail 5 Apr 2011 123,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs wearing thin.

front tyres wearing low on outer edge.

parking brake reading a bit low on nearside.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs wearing thin.

front tyres wearing low on outer edge.

parking brake reading a bit low on nearside.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 110,085 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 110,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front pads low

nearside and offside reat tyres wearing on outer tread!

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,201 miles

slight travel parkbrake lever.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,201 miles

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

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

slight travel parkbrake lever.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,908 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 72,907 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,389 miles

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

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 NUC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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