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VK04 YNG

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

219,941 mi
Last recorded219,941 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 219,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

eml lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2025 217,654 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 241,992 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 241,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 210,132 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 210,132 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour Both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Water come out, outer clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 206,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 206,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 192,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 186,903 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 186,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 173,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 172,705 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 172,705 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 169,642 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 169,639 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 166,645 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 166,645 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 141,207 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 141,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,762 miles

osr tyre outer side wall slight damage

Fail 19 Mar 2014 130,762 miles

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

osr tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,330 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 91,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,830 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 67,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 33,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,501 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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VK04 YNG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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