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V6 USC

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 USC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 99,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 98,094 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 98,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 96,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,122 miles

both rear tyres cutting out on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,258 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,455 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,411 miles

front offside side light slightly dim f/o/s main beam high f/o/s dip beam patern slightly out of focus

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,056 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,010 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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V6 USC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V6 USC, 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 V6 USC registered?

V6 USC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is V6 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 USC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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