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V70 BYE

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

161,420 mi
Last recorded161,420 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 BYE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 161,420 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 149,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 141,899 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 141,896 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,263 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 132,259 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 118,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside headlamp wiper not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,023 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF,NSR,OSF,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front Tyre balding on inner edge (nearly through to next compound layer)

Offside Front shock absorber bumpstop and dust cover missing

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 103,023 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF,NSR,OSF,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front Tyre balding on inner edge (nearly through to next compound layer)

Offside Front shock absorber bumpstop and dust cover missing

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,728 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,590 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,644 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 89,626 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,785 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear washer not working

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,599 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 36,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,214 miles

BRAKES TESTED ON ROAD

WHEN ROAD TESTING BRAKES THE VEHICLE HAS A WHEELBEARING NOISE

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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V70 BYE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V70 BYE, 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 V70 BYE registered?

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

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