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SH04 EXJ

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,811 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 94,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,561 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,493 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,721 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,461 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 82,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,036 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,036 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,128 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 58,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 48,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 36,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2007 22,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 22,891 miles

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

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

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 EXJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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