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RY04 RZF

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

161,762 mi
Last recorded161,762 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 RZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2020 161,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

aux tensioner or pulley noisy

engine mounting worn but not exessive

rear wiper inoperative

Nearside Front fog lamp sharp edge likely to cause injury

Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,999 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside Front roadwheel outer rim chipped

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear door skin dented

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 148,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads due for replacement now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lense damaged

Nearside Front roadwheel outer rim chipped

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear door skin dented

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside/offside front tyre inner shoulders wearing/worn

Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,891 miles

Coil spring corroded all fronts/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has cut to tread no cord showing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 130,891 miles

Coil spring corroded all fronts/rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has cut to tread no cord showing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 119,228 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,859 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,414 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,037 miles

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,037 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner 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)

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,440 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 88,440 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,098 miles

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

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

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

service light on in dash

Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

service light on in dash

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,920 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,201 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

dampness around rear fuel component.

non obligatory lamp damaged.

rear brake disc,s warped

Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,201 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

dampness around rear fuel component.

non obligatory lamp damaged.

rear brake disc,s warped

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,163 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 52,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 36,564 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,564 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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RY04 RZF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RY04 RZF, 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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RY04 RZF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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