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V70 DRS

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,967 mi
Last recorded94,967 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 DRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms both front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 92,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 91,764 miles

O/S REAR H/BRAKE LOW EFFORT

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,833 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,124 miles

Information light on.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake reduced effort

Fail 18 Apr 2019 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Information light on.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake reduced effort

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,909 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,017 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,238 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,493 miles

n/s/rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 7 Apr 2015 85,489 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,338 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,247 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 79,312 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,775 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 76,764 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,659 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 51,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,277 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 DRS is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel 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 DRS, 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 DRS registered?

V70 DRS is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is V70 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V70 DRS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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