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SP04 LDJ

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,577 mi
Last recorded165,577 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 LDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 165,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexy section starting to leak

srs airbag urgent service warning on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2020 160,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SRS service message displayed

Fail 31 Jan 2020 160,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SRS service message displayed

Pass 25 Jan 2019 150,004 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 150,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 139,160 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 139,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,535 miles

Nearside headlight wiper blade missing

Fail 16 Jan 2017 127,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working tail (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside headlight wiper blade missing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,411 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 118,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,143 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 109,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 102,767 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 102,767 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,179 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,002 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outtside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,386 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,172 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,471 miles

Nearside front headlamp chipped.

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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SP04 LDJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP04 LDJ, 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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SP04 LDJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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