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YR04 YSJ

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

191,114 mi
Last recorded191,114 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 191,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 184,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 178,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 172,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

low handbrake nearside

Fail 12 Apr 2023 172,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

low handbrake nearside

Pass 30 Mar 2022 165,969 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 165,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 161,544 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both steering stops worn

Fail 30 Mar 2021 161,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both steering stops worn

freeplay on handbrake noise from nearside rear drum

Pass 19 Mar 2020 156,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section, rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside Front tyre worn to the limit!

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn close to the limit

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective see stiffners (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 140,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 140,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,772 miles

Nearside Rear dent on inner rim

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Apr 2018 125,772 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear dent on inner rim

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,191 miles

Bulb failure message shows

Exhaust centre pipe rear bracket weld broken but bracket functioning

Fail 13 Apr 2017 107,191 miles

Bulb failure message shows

Exhaust centre pipe rear bracket weld broken but bracket functioning

Power steering fluid level below minimum Note: possible internal leak? (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,057 miles

Exhaust centre section pipe-bracket detached, towards rear

Offside rear outer brake pad worn to limit. Note: unable to view all pads

Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust centre section pipe-bracket detached, towards rear

Offside front tyre worn to limit; Recommend replace

Offside rear outer brake pad worn to limit. Note: unable to view all pads

Rear reg. plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,192 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edge

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,196 miles

nearside rear seat belt slow to return

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,010 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm ball joint.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,107 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,525 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 YSJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YSJ, 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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YR04 YSJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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