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VA04 GVJ

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,060 mi
Last recorded196,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 GVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 196,060 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Jun 2009 161,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 161,588 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 128,789 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 95,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 95,040 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 GVJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

VA04 GVJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is VA04 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 GVJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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