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AP54 ASO

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,018 mi
Last recorded150,018 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 ASO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 150,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 146,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 146,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 138,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

rear springs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2023 138,185 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition needs a screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 128,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 128,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 128,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 122,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 122,484 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges....suggest tracking required....

Pass 8 Nov 2018 118,209 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 111,725 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 111,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,317 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake hose ferrules rusty

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 105,316 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake hose ferrules rusty

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,028 miles

emissions to clean to read

slight bind at n/s front wheel

Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,851 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,095 miles

advise strong centre exhaust bracket snapped and others corroded/weak

nearside front wishbone front bush worn resulting in nearly excessive movement

Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,095 miles

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

advise strong centre exhaust bracket snapped and others corroded/weak

nearside front wishbone front bush worn resulting in nearly excessive movement

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,640 miles

advise strong exhaust hangers badly corroded and weak

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,029 miles

Advise offside rear tyre wearing low

Advise unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Advise under tray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2010 50,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise offside rear tyre wearing low

Advise unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Advise under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,648 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,478 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,450 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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AP54 ASO is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AP54 ASO, 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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AP54 ASO is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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