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SM04 FRZ

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,836 mi
Last recorded68,836 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 FRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 68,836 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 68,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 68,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working tail lamps incorrect order (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,256 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,985 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near side & Off side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 57,987 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 54,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,081 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 46,414 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 46,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,418 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 41,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,651 miles

n/side rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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SM04 FRZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SM04 FRZ, 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 SM04 FRZ registered?

SM04 FRZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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