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VE04 UTH

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

225,872 mi
Last recorded225,872 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 UTH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 225,872 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 225,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 222,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 222,055 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 210,280 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 210,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 194,813 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 194,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 176,829 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 176,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 156,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 156,817 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 136,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 116,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 90,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 81,254 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 81,254 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)

n/s/r tyre feathering away on outer edge

power steering pump misting oil

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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VE04 UTH is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VE04 UTH, 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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VE04 UTH is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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