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SH04 EBD

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

150,787 mi
Last recorded150,787 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 150,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 150,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 141,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 141,211 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 131,743 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bushes/ linkage ball joint boots perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bushes worn/ perished slightly

part of rear exhaust corroded

power assisted steering pump light mist of oil

Fail 25 Mar 2021 131,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

front tyres worn slightly more on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bushes/ linkage ball joint boots perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bushes worn/ perished slightly

part of rear exhaust corroded

power assisted steering pump light mist of oil

Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,336 miles

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

turbocharger noisey

Fail 25 Mar 2020 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,117 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing harder on outer edges, suspect geometry issue

noise from turbocharger, suspect gas leak

Fail 26 Mar 2019 117,077 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing harder on outer edges, suspect geometry issue

noise from turbocharger, suspect gas leak

Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,916 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger weak

Fail 8 Mar 2018 108,916 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger weak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,245 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolt missing (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,388 miles

driver side mirror cover missing

passenger front wishbone front bush worn

rear exhaust hanger weak

under tray loose

Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

driver side mirror cover missing

passenger front wishbone front bush worn

rear exhaust hanger weak

under tray loose

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,061 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 88,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,240 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,766 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,701 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 19 Mar 2012 61,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,636 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm NEED DOING VERY SOON !

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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SH04 EBD is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SH04 EBD, 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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SH04 EBD is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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