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SL04 MVC

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,840 mi
Last recorded208,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 MVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 208,840 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 199,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak!!

Pass 6 Jun 2017 190,894 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense stone chiped

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Front wing mirror case missing

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

front number plate damaged

long travel handbrake

rear number plate marked

Fail 5 Jun 2017 190,883 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lense stone chiped

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Front wing mirror case missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges on limit cut in tread misshaped inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on limit cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

front number plate damaged

long travel handbrake

rear number plate marked

Pass 4 Jun 2016 182,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Nearside Front wing mirror case missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlights stone chipped

Pass 3 Jun 2015 170,295 miles

Slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Slight weep from PAS pipe

Fail 28 Apr 2015 168,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine oil level low, below minimum on dipstick.

Offside front indicator is fading from amber towards white.

Signs of slight leakage of fluid around power steering reservoir.

Slight damage to inner rim on nearside front roadwheel.

Some movement in rear anti-roll bar offside "D" mounting bush.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 157,077 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever.

Nearside rear handbrake efficiency is poor compared to offside.

Some damage to and small hole in offside front headlamp outer lens.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 141,477 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror outer housing missing

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

stone damage to nearside front indicator lens

stone damage to offside headlight outer lens

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,641 miles

Housing is missing from nearside door mirror.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,651 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

one of two welded brackets on rear of exhaust system broken but system still secure

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 13 Jun 2011 110,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

one of two welded brackets on rear of exhaust system broken but system still secure

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,176 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,500 miles

engine oil below minimum on dipstick

exhaust fixing bracket by axle broken on one side but system still secure

nearside rear seatbelt could not be checked because of child seat

offside rear tyre has small gouge in kerbing strip

signs of leakage from base of power steering resevoir

Fail 27 Mar 2009 78,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil below minimum on dipstick

exhaust fixing bracket by axle broken on one side but system still secure

nearside rear seatbelt could not be checked because of child seat

offside rear tyre has small gouge in kerbing strip

signs of leakage from base of power steering resevoir

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,499 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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SL04 MVC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL04 MVC, 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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SL04 MVC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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