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V70 CSP

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

185,826 mi
Last recorded185,826 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 CSP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 185,826 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 185,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 180,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 180,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.55 reading 2.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 176,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 172,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 172,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 168,403 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 168,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2021 164,207 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 164,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 161,978 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 161,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 157,425 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear heatshield loose

Fail 23 Apr 2019 157,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear heatshield loose

Pass 23 Apr 2018 153,025 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

heat shield above rear exhaust insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2018 153,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

heat shield above rear exhaust insecure

Pass 6 May 2017 147,610 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 147,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 140,295 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 140,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 136,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2014 132,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 115,392 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 115,392 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2011 88,666 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 68,467 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 53,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2009 53,469 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,855 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,691 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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V70 CSP is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 V70 CSP, 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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V70 CSP is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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