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YY04 RKF

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 RKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,232 miles

dog cage system in rear of car ,not allowing check of rear seat belts

Pass 3 Sep 2024 124,386 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 124,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 123,595 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 123,595 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 120,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 118,809 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 118,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 116,844 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 116,844 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,742 miles

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

Nearside parking brake needs adjusting

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 107,008 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,008 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted drop links have slight movement (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended D bushes have slight movement (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have slight rust (3.5.1i)

mist off oil on engine under tray

Fail 14 Jul 2016 107,008 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone front bush has play (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack arm has excessive play (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted drop links have slight movement (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended D bushes have slight movement (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have slight rust (3.5.1i)

mist off oil on engine under tray

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,197 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,344 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,344 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,413 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,507 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,098 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,193 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 44,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,988 miles

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

o/s rear tyre outer edge wearing thin

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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YY04 RKF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YY04 RKF, 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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YY04 RKF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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