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V5 HUX

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,376 mi
Last recorded138,376 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 HUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 138,376 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 138,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,117 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,464 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 129,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 114,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 109,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,074 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,417 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,front suspension arm bushes slight wear

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,053 miles

Both rear tyres cracking round sidewall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,146 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 86,141 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,019 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,671 miles

Front brake disks slightly worn.

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Outer sills covered.

Top of engine covered.

Under engine covered.

Vehicle was wet when tested.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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V5 HUX is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V5 HUX, 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 V5 HUX registered?

V5 HUX is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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