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SW04 AFJ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,002 mi
Last recorded139,002 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 134,563 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 134,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,733 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,324 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 107,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,319 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,319 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 84,927 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 84,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,823 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 48,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 36,774 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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SW04 AFJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW04 AFJ?

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What year was SW04 AFJ registered?

SW04 AFJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is SW04 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 AFJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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