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AK54 HVO

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 HVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 101,837 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 101,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 101,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,786 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge also damaged (2) places outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 99,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge also damaged (2) places outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,956 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,863 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 91,706 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pump weeping oil

Fail 13 Dec 2017 91,706 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pump weeping oil

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,304 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,571 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,783 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,106 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 41,158 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,158 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,831 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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AK54 HVO is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK54 HVO, 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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AK54 HVO is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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