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WJ04 SGZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,358 mi
Last recorded175,358 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 SGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 175,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake low

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

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 15 Aug 2019 175,358 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake low

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

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2018 165,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake lower reading than the nearside

Fail 16 Aug 2018 164,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 157,637 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

Pass 31 Aug 2016 143,581 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 143,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,971 miles

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

exhaust hangers very coroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 125,971 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust hangers very coroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 112,310 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 112,310 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror damaged/missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,750 miles

Offside mirror damaged/missing

Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,679 miles

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,630 miles

front brakes rusting

Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,630 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brakes rusting

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,918 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 SGZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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