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VN04 PJY

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

205,136 mi
Last recorded205,136 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 PJY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 205,136 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 202,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 195,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 189,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 189,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 183,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 179,228 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 175,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 170,876 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 166,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 162,931 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 159,067 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 155,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Aug 2014 155,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2013 151,434 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 151,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

advise exhaust mount at rear corroded and broke but exhaust not insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2012 117,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 115,866 miles

both wiper blades split on edges

n/s/r tyre feathering on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 109,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,330 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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VN04 PJY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VN04 PJY, 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 VN04 PJY registered?

VN04 PJY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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