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YW04 UYU

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,947 mi
Last recorded165,947 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 165,947 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing starting to sieze up

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2025 161,469 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing starting to seize up

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 156,894 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 152,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing starting to sieze up

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 152,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing starting to sieze up

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 149,126 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 143,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 137,112 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

kock from n/s/f suspension leg..

Pass 17 Apr 2019 131,251 miles

covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 131,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,668 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still sercure

covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,908 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 98,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket center x 2 (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,689 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,165 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,066 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,565 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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YW04 UYU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red 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 YW04 UYU, 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 YW04 UYU registered?

YW04 UYU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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