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AO54 AVU

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

186,437 mi
Last recorded186,437 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 AVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 186,437 miles

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

Lower parking brake reading on Nearside

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Dec 2024 179,495 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 179,495 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 169,467 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 158,826 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,450 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,039 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 136,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 128,452 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 128,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 124,178 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 124,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,371 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2015 118,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2014 112,987 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 112,987 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,465 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 107,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,341 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,341 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,436 miles

both rear tyres worn treads out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,577 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,278 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,671 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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AO54 AVU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO54 AVU, 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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What year was AO54 AVU registered?

AO54 AVU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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