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AE54 XEW

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

255,094 mi
Last recorded255,094 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 255,094 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 241,196 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 242,625 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 234,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 226,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 226,720 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 218,691 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 218,671 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 212,565 miles

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

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

headlamps faded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 203,500 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 193,038 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust brackets fractured

Fail 6 Nov 2013 193,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust brackets fractured

Pass 8 Nov 2012 174,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 2 Nov 2011 156,083 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 156,082 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 140,056 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 128,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 112,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,064 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)

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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AE54 XEW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE54 XEW, 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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AE54 XEW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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