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YL04 VSY

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

213,848 mi
Last recorded213,848 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 VSY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 213,848 miles

Undercarriage and components undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2025 213,846 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to unsafe rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Lining detached from fixing (1.1.13 (b))

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

Undercarriage and components undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2024 208,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 202,607 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 202,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 196,928 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 196,920 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 190,789 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 190,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 177,986 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system/back box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 166,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 153,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 14 Apr 2015 133,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 27 Mar 2014 125,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,079 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 106,196 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 106,186 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,102 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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YL04 VSY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL04 VSY, 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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What year was YL04 VSY registered?

YL04 VSY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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