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VK04 UGY

2004 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,900 mi
Last recorded153,900 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 UGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 153,900 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inop.

Fail 17 Mar 2026 153,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light inop.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 149,876 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 149,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 146,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 144,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,426 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 140,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 136,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 136,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,884 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 130,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 121,936 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 121,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,400 miles

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

exhaust rear bracket in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,068 miles

front pads starting to get close

slight play in n/s tie bar

Fail 30 Mar 2017 106,068 miles

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

front pads starting to get close

slight play in n/s tie bar

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,456 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 100,420 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 95,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 95,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,759 miles

knocking from steering when rocked

play in steering tie rods

Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

knocking from steering when rocked

play in steering tie rods

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,786 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 44,589 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 37,740 miles

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

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)

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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VK04 UGY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK04 UGY, 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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VK04 UGY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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