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VK04 YNU

2004 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,293 mi
Last recorded121,293 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,271 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 121,256 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,246 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,246 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,205 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 121,205 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 121,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 121,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,387 miles

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

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

damp mark around brake servo/master cylinder area but no leak found at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2014 112,387 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

damp mark around brake servo/master cylinder area but no leak found at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2014 103,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,037 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 100,037 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,723 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 94,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,664 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,503 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 51,503 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,760 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YNU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YNU, 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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What year was VK04 YNU registered?

VK04 YNU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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