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ST04 HGV

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,274 mi
Last recorded234,274 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 HGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 234,274 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 1 May 2025 226,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 226,424 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 217,878 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 217,878 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2023 212,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 206,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 206,466 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 206,199 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 204,893 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 204,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 202,740 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down and loaded with luggage.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 200,786 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 199,911 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 199,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 197,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 192,532 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 192,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2014 186,120 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front lower wishbone rear bush cracked/perished

rear tyre tread getting low

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 186,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front lower wishbone rear bush cracked/perished

rear tyre tread getting low

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 178,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 168,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 157,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 146,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 137,525 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 137,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 120,027 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 92,486 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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ST04 HGV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 ST04 HGV, 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 ST04 HGV registered?

ST04 HGV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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