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WM04 PJV

2004 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

265,408 mi
Last recorded265,408 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 PJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 265,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 265,144 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 260,112 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 260,074 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 253,711 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 244,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH TO REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 244,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH TO REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 232,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 221,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2021 221,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2020 218,484 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 218,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 216,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 211,812 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 211,812 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 204,983 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 204,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 198,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 188,560 miles

ns headlight starting to deteriorate but can still see pattern

Pass 28 Jul 2014 175,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 160,307 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 160,307 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 142,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 103,219 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 102,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,728 miles

both front lower suspension arms front inner bushes starting to perish and split

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust system rusty

slight play o/s inner rack joint

wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,105 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,449 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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WM04 PJV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WM04 PJV, 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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WM04 PJV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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