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SH04 EBG

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,809 mi
Last recorded135,809 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 135,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 134,207 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 134,202 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 131,502 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 131,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,676 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 126,327 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,858 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 121,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 119,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,069 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres worn unevenly / feathered

Fail 6 Feb 2017 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres worn unevenly / feathered

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,878 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 106,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 97,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 91,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,110 miles

Center exhaust mount is broken but is not considered insecure.

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 86,110 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Center exhaust mount is broken but is not considered insecure.

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,777 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs cerroded on inner edges

rear exhaust mount cerroded through

Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 63,145 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 63,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,587 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,351 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,351 miles

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

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

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 EBG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EBG, 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 SH04 EBG registered?

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

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