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SY51 ART

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

277,259 mi
Last recorded277,259 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 ART
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 277,259 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroding

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S D bushs slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 277,259 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroding

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S D bushs slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 276,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 24 Jun 2024 271,042 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f fog lamp glass damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2024 271,042 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2023 262,112 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

O/S/F fog lamp lense cracked

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 262,109 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

O/S/F fog lamp lense cracked

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 252,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil mist from oil cooler area

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 17 Jun 2022 252,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil mist from oil cooler area

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 7 Jun 2021 246,289 miles

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s/f sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2020 242,490 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2019 233,783 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2018 220,715 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 220,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 209,464 miles

rear shocks weak

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

small chips to screen

Pass 21 Jun 2016 194,685 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate discolouring

scratches to screen

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 1 Jul 2015 183,473 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 167,391 miles

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

handbrake travel

nearside handbrake effort

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 167,391 miles

handbrake travel

nearside handbrake effort

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 155,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly

scratches to screen

Pass 21 Jun 2013 155,231 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly

scratches to screen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 139,767 miles

all four brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 27 May 2011 120,247 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 120,247 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,202 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,510 miles

chips & scratches to screen

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 59,962 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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SY51 ART is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SY51 ART, 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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SY51 ART is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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