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YO04 KUY

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

212,927 mi
Last recorded212,927 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 KUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 212,927 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 212,927 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 204,366 miles

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

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

hand brake lever near end of travel

Pass 13 Feb 2024 195,509 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 188,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 184,217 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 184,217 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 177,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 175,111 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 175,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 168,756 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 168,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 163,127 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 163,127 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 153,338 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 153,185 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 141,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,104 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 131,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 7 Nov 2013 118,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,674 miles

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2012 102,674 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet safety catch seized

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,131 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 91,131 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,155 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,330 miles

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

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

both front washers low

Fail 4 Jul 2008 45,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,808 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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YO04 KUY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YO04 KUY, 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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YO04 KUY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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