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WU04 XGG

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

151,779 mi
Last recorded151,779 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 151,779 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 151,777 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,876 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 142,858 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 135,841 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger as snapped off exhaust near rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely when rotated the brake intermittently locks on (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine mounting fractured upper stabiliser bracket broken, also the bush as ripped out (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,639 miles

Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 131,635 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,952 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coil springs corroded but complete

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

coil springs corroded but complete

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,927 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 115,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,860 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 106,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,826 miles

engine covers and under body trays fittede

under body/front subframe and plastics is oil contaminated

Fail 20 Feb 2016 97,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine covers and under body trays fittede

under body/front subframe and plastics is oil contaminated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 89,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 81,048 miles

Coil springs corroded slightly but are complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes are deteriorated and have movement

Offside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

Offside rear tyre is just legal 1.6mm

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose wet with oil

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service light on

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,267 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,254 miles

o/s front inner face off brake disc in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,254 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front inner face off brake disc in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,618 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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WU04 XGG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WU04 XGG, 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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WU04 XGG is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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