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SW04 ACV

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

151,500 mi
Last recorded151,500 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 ACV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 151,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 147,210 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 147,198 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))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 141,592 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 134,012 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 133,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 131,395 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 131,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 129,301 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 129,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,312 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 125,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,815 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 119,800 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front boots split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,226 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 115,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,935 miles

front tyres 2mm rear tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,798 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 71,941 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,697 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

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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SW04 ACV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SW04 ACV, 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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SW04 ACV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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