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YM04 UPJ

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,366 mi
Last recorded208,366 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 UPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 208,366 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear seats folded not allowing seatbelt inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2024 195,468 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 195,468 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 181,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 171,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 171,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,431 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 155,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 122,602 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,683 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 99,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 69,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,951 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 5,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 4,175 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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YM04 UPJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM04 UPJ, 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 YM04 UPJ registered?

YM04 UPJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is YM04 UPJ safe to buy?

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