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V70 SMS

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,988 mi
Last recorded208,988 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 SMS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 208,988 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 208,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 205,651 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 189,339 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 189,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 176,207 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 163,785 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 163,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc scored due to brake pad down to metal

offside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 15 Aug 2017 157,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 142,498 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 142,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,901 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/r upper side light bulb in-op

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,645 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,982 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 45,982 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 10 Nov 2010 30,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,678 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,335 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,727 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 SMS is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel 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 SMS, 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 SMS is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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