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SO04 EKT

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,654 mi
Last recorded205,654 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 EKT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 205,654 miles

Both front tyres worn edges

Both number plate lamps dim

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2021 205,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both front tyres worn edges

Both number plate lamps dim

Handbrake high

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2020 201,107 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 193,096 miles

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

Handbrake Lever Has Reserve Travel

Pass 11 Jan 2018 185,451 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 171,045 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 165,888 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 165,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 157,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 151,471 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 151,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 145,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 145,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 139,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 139,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 129,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 113,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 105,171 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damadge on near side front tyre wall

Pass 15 Apr 2008 93,280 miles

Air bag lamp warning lamp on

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,384 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 EKT is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKT, 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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SO04 EKT is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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