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SH04 EBF

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 146,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

cover sills fitted

oil leaks engine area

Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,938 miles

cover sills fitted

large crack in windscreen n/s lower corner

o/s/f fog light inoperative

Fail 18 Mar 2021 133,929 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted

large crack in windscreen n/s lower corner

o/s/f fog light inoperative

Pass 18 Mar 2020 131,099 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2020 131,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2019 117,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,258 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,636 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 105,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror cracked and broken

Fail 3 Jun 2015 96,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror cracked and broken

Pass 15 May 2014 85,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2014 85,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tail gate does not open

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,406 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 74,406 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,055 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 52,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,224 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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SH04 EBF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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