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WG04 WBN

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

166,332 mi
Last recorded166,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 WBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 166,332 miles

Coolant level low

Multiple suspension components corroded front and rear

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 166,321 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Multiple suspension components corroded front and rear

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 160,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 149,995 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 149,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,384 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 138,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 124,679 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside rear drop link slight play

Rear sill covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2021 124,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine covers fitted

Offside rear drop link slight play

Rear sill covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 124,168 miles

Handbrake travel only just met requirements

Offside rear drop link slight play

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,380 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension soft

Pass 3 Jul 2018 120,687 miles

Front tyres low on edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shockers soft

Pass 28 Jun 2017 118,206 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 118,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,609 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 113,609 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,774 miles

rear exhaust mounts very rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2015 106,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

oil level low

rear exhaust mounts very rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,150 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounts rusty and looking weak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 101,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil on minimum

rear exhaust mounts rusty and looking weak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,781 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,463 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear disc is blue

Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear disc is blue

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,110 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 66,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,687 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,687 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,411 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,435 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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WG04 WBN is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WG04 WBN, 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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WG04 WBN is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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