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V70 DCH

2004 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,475 mi
Last recorded139,475 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 DCH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 139,475 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but other ok (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 139,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangar broken but other ok (6.1.2 (a))

signs of wear on bump stops and inner arches but didnt foul body on lock to lock test

Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,535 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,950 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 123,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,568 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 111,565 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,132 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 98,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,062 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit eneven on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 61,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,508 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,081 miles

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

handbrake could be a lot better

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,044 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,488 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,224 miles

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

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 DCH is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DCH, 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 DCH registered?

V70 DCH is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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