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SO04 LKL

2004 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

218,365 mi
Last recorded218,365 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 218,365 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 218,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 216,480 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 216,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 213,556 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 205,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 195,871 miles

handbrake requires ajustment

Pass 22 Sep 2020 179,740 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 161,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,815 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 115,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,267 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,783 miles

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

cut on osr tyre side wall

Fail 30 Apr 2012 84,782 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

cut on osr tyre side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 63,813 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2009 49,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,162 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 22,986 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 LKL is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc 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 SO04 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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