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SO04 DAU

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,517 mi
Last recorded113,517 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 DAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,517 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2026 113,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 97,123 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2024 97,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,598 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,851 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,241 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall has a gauge in it

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 19 Jul 2016 82,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp missing

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall has a gauge in it

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,449 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 15 Jul 2015 80,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,893 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,270 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,096 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

stone chip on screen

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,798 miles

advise osf tyre thread on limit (innerside)

advise rear exhaust mounting is weak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,375 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,133 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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SO04 DAU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SO04 DAU, 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 SO04 DAU registered?

SO04 DAU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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