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V70 MKG

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 MKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 98,937 miles

slight colour difference to headlamps

Fail 2 Sep 2025 98,937 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,868 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 96,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 96,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,436 miles

travel to handbrake

Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,405 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,027 miles

windscreen wipers becoming poor

Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,024 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside headlamp motor not working

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,735 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 87,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,145 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,274 miles

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

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

abs wire rubbing on cv boot pass and advise

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,705 miles

N/S/F tyre tread starting to feather

O/S/F tyre tread feathered

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,221 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 40,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,919 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 MKG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

V70 MKG is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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