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WJ04 LVX

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,045 mi
Last recorded171,045 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 171,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 168,525 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension top mounts stiff during lock to lock

Fail 8 Oct 2020 168,525 miles

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

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front suspension top mounts stiff during lock to lock

Pass 25 Apr 2019 155,704 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 153,498 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back-Box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 135,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 113,708 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger insecure (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2016 94,978 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,910 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,176 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 89,176 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,393 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,475 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,148 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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WJ04 LVX is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ04 LVX, 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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WJ04 LVX is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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