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VA04 EJN

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,244 mi
Last recorded119,244 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 EJN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 119,244 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2018 115,231 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 115,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,009 miles

oil leak around intercooler area

Fail 22 Nov 2017 112,009 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front spot light not working

oil leak around intercooler area

oil on min mark

Pass 29 Nov 2016 107,022 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,599 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 101,530 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drum stick (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly worn 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,710 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 84,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,516 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,891 miles

n /s/f tyre wall slight cut

Pass 22 Sep 2007 45,781 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,781 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VA04 EJN is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VA04 EJN, 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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VA04 EJN is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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