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WF04 GLY

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

213,138 mi
Last recorded213,138 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 GLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 213,138 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 213,135 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 189,600 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 189,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 163,595 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 144,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Feb 2018 144,467 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2017 138,298 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

corrosion rear discs

Fail 4 Jan 2017 138,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2016 121,498 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Off side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Off side rear tyre on 4mm

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

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

Rear washer jet not working.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 121,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Off side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Off side rear tyre on 4mm

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear washer jet not working.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,768 miles

Both front tyres starting wear on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 119,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Both front tyres starting wear on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 117,826 miles

offside rear brake disc is slightly pitted

rear exhaust section deteriorated slightly in places

Fail 12 Sep 2013 117,826 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc is slightly pitted

rear exhaust section deteriorated slightly in places

Fail 27 Mar 2012 111,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,248 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 405,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,790 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 86,790 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,944 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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WF04 GLY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WF04 GLY, 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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WF04 GLY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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