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WU04 YGC

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,240 mi
Last recorded162,240 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 162,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 155,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 148,403 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 148,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 145,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 141,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 141,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 137,723 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2014 137,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 128,261 miles

nsr. light lens damaged

rear tyres worn off on outside edges!

Fail 16 Nov 2013 128,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsr. light lens damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 108,071 miles

Bad oil leaks

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 108,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bad oil leaks

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,834 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheels slightly damaged

offside front wheel slightly damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 96,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheels slightly damaged

offside front wheel slightly damaged

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2009 84,832 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 70,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,508 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 58,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,759 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 45,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YGC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU04 YGC registered?

WU04 YGC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is WU04 YGC safe to buy?

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