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YR04 PFY

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,429 mi
Last recorded168,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 PFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 168,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 168,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 164,925 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 164,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 161,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 158,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 153,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 150,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 146,826 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s headlamp damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2020 146,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s headlamp damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2019 142,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,650 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 117,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 107,038 miles

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

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

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 20 Aug 2015 99,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,802 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 68,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,408 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,289 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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YR04 PFY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel 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 YR04 PFY, 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 YR04 PFY registered?

YR04 PFY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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