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RY04 VCJ

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

219,304 mi
Last recorded219,304 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 VCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 219,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 204,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 179,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 179,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 147,685 miles

slight run-out front brake discs

Fail 18 Jul 2018 147,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively corroded

slight run-out front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 133,081 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 133,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,064 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 119,064 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 111,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,612 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 106,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,663 miles

headlight aim on limits

Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,663 miles

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

headlight aim on limits

Pass 14 Jun 2010 78,310 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 78,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,372 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 64,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,628 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,135 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,135 miles

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

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 VCJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VCJ, 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 RY04 VCJ registered?

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

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