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AU54 LPX

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,111 mi
Last recorded140,111 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 140,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 133,557 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 127,598 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 127,538 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front lenses are foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 118,980 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,542 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 115,542 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 111,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,944 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,865 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,965 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 92,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patton (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,095 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

O/s/f outer marker bulb inop

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,850 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,931 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 74,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,355 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2011 66,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,937 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 54,503 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 54,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 488,141 miles

both front wishbone front bushing starting to split.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,322 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 LPX 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 76.9%.

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 AU54 LPX, 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 AU54 LPX registered?

AU54 LPX is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 November 2004.

Is AU54 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 LPX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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