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V70 RPJ

2004 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,862 mi
Last recorded113,862 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,862 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,437 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,735 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,261 miles

corrosion/wear to brake discs - some front + rear judder

cracking /splitting to both front shocker top mountings

n/s/f brake pads getting low

perishing/cracking to both front brake hoses

rear trailing arm bushes separating/weak - recommend replace

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,216 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,542 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,680 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,637 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (no ply/cords exposed at time of test)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,001 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,996 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,813 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 51,813 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,712 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 26,712 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 RPJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RPJ, 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 RPJ registered?

V70 RPJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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