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VOLVO V702004 · 2.4L DIESEL

SW04 AAE

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for SW04 AAE: 2004 VOLVO V70 (RED, DIESEL). Mileage: 223,415. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 21/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
2401cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, demonstrating a stable maintenance trend. While the most recent test on 15 January 2026 at 223,415 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, it followed an immediate failure just 15 miles prior on the same day. This suggests a minor issue was identified and rectified rectified before the re-test, indicating the owner is proactive in addressing compliance failures to ensure the vehicle meets legal standards. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's twenty-year age, averaging approximately 10,155 miles per annum. Between January 2024 at 205,720 miles and January 2025 at 213,483 miles, the car covered 7,763 miles, followed by another 9,932 miles in the year leading to the 2026 test. This regular usage pattern suggests mechanical activity rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for seals, rubber components, and exhaust systems in older cars. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension assembly and braking system, given the high-mileage nature of the V70. Although the record shows no current advisories, the mileage of over 223,000 miles places significant stress on suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock car. Careful checking of the structural integrity for corrosion on the subframes and rear mounting points is essential, as these are common areas of wear for this generation that do not always trigger an immediate MOT failure until they become critical.

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Free vehicle health score

75
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:58 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2004, this Volvo V70 with plate SW04 AAE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since January 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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