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AU54 LMY

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,593 mi
Last recorded185,593 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LMY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 185,593 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 170,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 170,097 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,181 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 152,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 140,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 140,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,085 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 127,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,469 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,626 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,207 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,873 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs thin (3.5.1i)

suspect engine pulley (s) noisy

Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,873 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs thin (3.5.1i)

suspect engine pulley (s) noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

Fail 27 Oct 2016 86,125 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

both headlamps lenses fading

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,665 miles

Corrosion on front discs

Front tyres getting low on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,911 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,624 miles

Front discs and pads slightly poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,564 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,476 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,351 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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AU54 LMY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU54 LMY, 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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AU54 LMY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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