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VA04 GVG

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,274 mi
Last recorded235,274 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 235,274 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 229,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 209,955 miles

Items removed from drivers view

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

Slight movement in inner rack joint N/S

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Several large chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 209,883 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Slight movement in inner rack joint N/S

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Several large chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 197,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 182,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 168,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 168,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 154,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 142,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 124,076 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 124,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,292 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 87,115 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,968 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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VA04 GVG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA04 GVG, 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 VA04 GVG registered?

VA04 GVG is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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