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V70 DBE

2004 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,584 mi
Last recorded107,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 DBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 107,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end covered in general corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust rust

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust rust

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,533 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 107,530 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,637 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,321 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,066 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension arm front bushes perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension pan bushes perished

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 83,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Dec 2012 83,645 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Dec 2011 73,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,035 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,696 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,563 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cord

Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cord

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,888 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 DBE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DBE, 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 DBE is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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