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V70 SAY

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,322 mi
Last recorded148,322 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 SAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 148,322 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Front discs corroded and worn on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear box, and outer skin corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both headlights discoloured

Pass 21 Nov 2024 146,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush worn and some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 146,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights cloudy, no pattern on o/s and n/s inop (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush worn and some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both rears (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 143,069 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HEADLIGHTS DISCOLOURED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,996 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped, pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,598 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in both Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted, scored & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust brackets corroding

Headlights discoloured

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,402 miles

Headlights discoloured

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,923 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 124,923 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,470 miles

both headlamps frosted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 121,464 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both headlamps frosted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,223 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 113,223 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,075 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2010 77,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,223 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,040 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,969 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 SAY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc 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 SAY, 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 SAY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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