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AV54 UPG

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

160,296 mi
Last recorded160,296 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 160,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 158,609 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 151,926 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 151,926 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,444 miles

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

snow tyres fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2023 143,444 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

snow tyres fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 134,854 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

snow tyres fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2022 134,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

snow tyres fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 126,437 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

snow tyres fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2021 126,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

snow tyres fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,204 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 12 Aug 2019 115,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,436 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,867 miles

0/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,345 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 80,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,715 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 67,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,851 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,475 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 UPG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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