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YY04 ZZB

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,809 mi
Last recorded227,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 ZZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 227,809 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 222,827 miles

both rear anti roll D bushes have slight play

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

nearside front top shocker bearing becoming stiff

nearside rear brake pads on limit

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2017 216,342 miles

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

both front shocker top bearings starting to seize

rear exhaust secured by temporary means

Pass 6 Aug 2016 207,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bearing (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 207,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bearing (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 195,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2015 195,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 1 Aug 2014 184,197 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 175,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

noise from offside rear inboard brake shoes (may require attention soon)

offside headlight cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2012 153,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust mountings corroding

front brake discs corroded around edges/worn

Fail 30 Jan 2012 153,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust mountings corroding

front brake discs corroded around edges/worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 139,479 miles

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

front brake discs rusted around edges

offside front suspension stut upper bearing deteriorated

offside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2010 139,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs rusted around edges

offside front suspension stut upper bearing deteriorated

offside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 130,892 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 130,892 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 122,895 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,136 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2007 96,136 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

front number plate cracked

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 ZZB is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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