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WF04 GLZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,842 mi
Last recorded203,842 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 GLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 203,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 199,313 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 199,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 193,466 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 193,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 184,258 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 184,258 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 174,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 162,745 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 162,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 153,894 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,675 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 140,675 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 140,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 140,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 138,347 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2016 133,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 127,125 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 112,520 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 12 May 2011 104,758 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 May 2011 104,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2010 93,257 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 93,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 81,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 59,871 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 GLZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF04 GLZ, 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 WF04 GLZ registered?

WF04 GLZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 May 2004.

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