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VE04 YGW

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,626 mi
Last recorded207,626 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 YGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 207,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 197,563 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 192,552 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 192,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 186,586 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 176,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Offside of steering rack area. (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 165,458 miles

Front pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 156,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged trigger ring (3.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 156,050 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged trigger ring (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 147,085 miles

Both front wishbone front bushes breaking up

Rubber servo hose twisted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 138,988 miles

1 rear lamp inop n/s/r

child seats fitted to rear

front engine /gearbox stabilizer bush worn

possible slight leak from steering rack

signs of tyres toucing inner arches on lock to lock check not at time of test

slight play in o/s & n/s front wishbone front bushes

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Feb 2014 138,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

1 rear lamp inop n/s/r

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

child seats fitted to rear

front engine /gearbox stabilizer bush worn

possible slight leak from steering rack

signs of tyres toucing inner arches on lock to lock check not at time of test

slight play in o/s & n/s front wishbone front bushes

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2012 130,531 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 118,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 118,746 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,429 miles

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

slight damage offside headlamp glass

Fail 30 Sep 2010 106,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight damage offside headlamp glass

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,999 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre side wall

deep cut nearside rear tyre side wall

front pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2008 68,592 miles

adv on n/s/r tyre on 2.m on edges

adv on o/s/r tyre on 1.6m on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,614 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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VE04 YGW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VE04 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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