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SM04 GZE

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

233,706 mi
Last recorded233,706 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 GZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 233,706 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 226,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 217,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 207,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 207,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 197,792 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 190,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 179,673 miles

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

Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Rear TYRES INNER TREAD HAS FLAT SPOTS IN VARIOUS PLACES

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 17 Jul 2019 179,620 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Rear TYRES INNER TREAD HAS FLAT SPOTS IN VARIOUS PLACES

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2018 160,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner shoulder.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 160,675 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner shoulder.

Offside rear handbrake effort lags

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 142,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,912 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,284 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2014 122,022 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 122,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 116,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

can not chack rear seat belts

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,768 miles

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

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

curb damage to o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,348 miles

rear disc's pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,868 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

stone chips over windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2010 92,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

stone chips over windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2009 74,184 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 74,184 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 59,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,760 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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SM04 GZE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

SM04 GZE is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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