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SM04 NXV

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,633 mi
Last recorded195,633 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 NXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 195,633 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 195,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 185,510 miles

Engine and sills obscured by trims and under tray

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad approx. 2mm and difficult to view the inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Park brake efficiency on 17%. 16% is the minimum requirement

Pass 4 May 2016 172,530 miles

Engine and sills obscured by trims and under trays

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn at outer edge

Fail 4 May 2016 172,530 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine and sills obscured by trims and under trays

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn at outer edge

Pass 13 May 2015 158,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rearmost exhaust mount peg detached from system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 158,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rearmost exhaust mount peg detached from system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 146,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 146,054 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 133,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Shallow cut to inner wall of offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 133,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Shallow cut to inner wall of offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 119,837 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 9 May 2011 105,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 92,051 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 74,973 miles

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

advise tracking

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 NXV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM04 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

SM04 NXV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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