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SX04 DXU

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

161,881 mi
Last recorded161,881 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 DXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 161,881 miles

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

slight play offside track rod inner joint

Fail 14 Mar 2018 161,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight play offside track rod inner joint

Pass 9 Feb 2017 151,990 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 151,984 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 141,072 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2016 141,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake discs worn

Inner rods slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,839 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 127,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 117,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 103,186 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 103,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,816 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 98,816 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,988 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 92,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 79,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 68,036 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated but still supporting exhaust system

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,036 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated but still supporting exhaust system

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

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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SX04 DXU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SX04 DXU, 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 SX04 DXU registered?

SX04 DXU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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