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RV04 ZHW

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,777 mi
Last recorded204,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 204,777 miles

rear seats folded , unable to check seat belts.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 204,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

rear seats folded , unable to check seat belts.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 201,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing/ outer edge cut. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 201,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing/ outer edge cut. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 195,415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 187,038 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 187,027 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 179,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 163,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 146,098 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 146,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 129,572 miles

Slght play in nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 17 Sep 2010 129,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,583 miles

Slight play in OS steering rack side arm.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 111,583 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight play in OS steering rack side arm.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 93,044 miles

NSF tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 93,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

Exhaust rear crossmember and fuel tank heat shield damaged.

NSF tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Rear wiper and headlamp wipers in poor condition.

Two tail light bulbs not working.

Vehicle appears to be overdue for service.

Fail 20 Sep 2007 74,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,367 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 ZHW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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