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AV54 UPB

2004 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

165,858 mi
Last recorded165,858 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UPB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 165,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 165,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 161,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 161,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 157,910 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 157,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 154,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 152,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake only just passed the brake efficiency test requires attention

Pass 9 Mar 2021 149,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 149,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 144,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 144,731 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 138,033 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 138,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,825 miles

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

Offside hand brake is poor requires attention

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 129,825 miles

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

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

Offside hand brake is poor requires attention

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,203 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,049 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 110,044 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 103,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,144 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 96,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,163 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 33,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,832 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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AV54 UPB is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AV54 UPB, 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 AV54 UPB registered?

AV54 UPB is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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