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WG04 WEP

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

203,521 mi
Last recorded203,521 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 WEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 203,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 199,938 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 199,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 195,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge starting to wear thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 190,602 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 9 Aug 2022 190,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S SLIGHT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 25 Aug 2021 179,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 179,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 170,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 165,669 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 165,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 153,057 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 152,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,131 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 142,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,117 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

o/s headlamp condensated

Fail 27 May 2016 135,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 18 May 2015 123,623 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 113,726 miles

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)

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 101,287 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)

Fail 21 May 2013 101,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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 25 May 2012 91,416 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread on outter edge

Fail 25 May 2012 91,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread on outter edge

Pass 26 May 2011 82,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

freeplay in start of handbrake travel

Fail 26 May 2011 82,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

freeplay in start of handbrake travel

front brake discs are worn / corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 71,446 miles

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

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)

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

front brake pads 5000 miles approx

nearside rear tyre worn on edges tread pattern wearing low

offside rear tyre worn in edges

Pass 27 May 2009 60,636 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,164 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 38,784 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,782 miles

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

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

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 WEP is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 WEP, 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 WEP is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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