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SW04 NGJ

2004 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,392 mi
Last recorded124,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 NGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2014 124,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 124,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,866 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 113,866 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,352 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,819 miles

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Wear on outside shoulder of nsr tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,815 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Wear on outside shoulder of nsr tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,407 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 86,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,997 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 72,992 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

OSR tyre worn badly on the inside

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,668 miles

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

brakes binding slightly

possible leak from n/s rear shock absorber

Fail 8 Jun 2009 59,663 miles

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

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

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

brakes binding slightly

possible leak from n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,456 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 NGJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NGJ, 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 SW04 NGJ registered?

SW04 NGJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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