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V70 RDS

2004 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 RDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 125,509 miles

Fuel hose damaged Rubber hose onto filler neck of tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 123,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 123,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 119,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 117,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 114,795 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dice Removed From Mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 114,795 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing Incorrect V70R DS (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber Only Attached One End (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing Incorrect V70R DS (0.1 (d))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dice Removed From Mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Was Not Working, But Came On During Test (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,349 miles

Exhaust back box corroded outer casing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded outer casing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,948 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,960 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,935 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 97,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,470 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,902 miles

both rearv tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

engine oil leak

rear box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,127 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly wearing outer shape on inner edges

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,374 miles

both front suspension arm inner bushes age cracking

corrosion to both front coil springs

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

cuts in n/s/r tyre

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r parking brake slow to release

oil leaks

Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,369 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension arm inner bushes age cracking

corrosion to both front coil springs

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

cuts in n/s/r tyre

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,340 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,339 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,097 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 74,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,808 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

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 RDS is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RDS, 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 RDS is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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