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VE04 YHG

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,890 mi
Last recorded173,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 YHG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 173,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 172,496 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 166,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 166,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 164,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 160,955 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 160,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 159,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 156,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 156,903 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 153,898 miles

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on edges and heavily cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2017 148,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 148,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 139,773 miles

slight dampness on tank but no smell of fuel and no drips

Pass 15 Apr 2015 130,974 miles

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 121,723 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,597 miles

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

front wiper blades split ends

Pass 18 Apr 2012 104,103 miles

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

OSR / NSR TYRES SHOWING AGE RELATED WEAR (PERISHED / CRACKING)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,486 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 80,486 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,206 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 28 Apr 2008 59,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YHG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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