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WF04 VSL

2004 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,214 mi
Last recorded176,214 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 VSL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 176,214 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 176,208 miles

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned ALL the Light Flashing all time FRONTand Rear lights (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 175,479 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 172,008 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 169,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 153,882 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 153,882 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 137,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 137,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 121,096 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 121,096 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 102,242 miles

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

Front both sides brake discs worn

Fail 8 Mar 2010 82,285 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,229 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 51,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,920 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 VSL is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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