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AX54 AOB

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,600 mi
Last recorded127,600 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 AOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 127,600 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 127,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,951 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 123,935 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 119,725 miles

Fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 119,709 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,055 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 116,047 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 112,035 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 108,028 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 108,022 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 101,751 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 101,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,921 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 87,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,771 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 80,765 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,088 miles

slight leak from steering pinion

Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight leak from steering pinion

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,765 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,737 miles

as there is n o princeable reason for failure hot line advice is pass and advise because we cannot see parts we know are worn as they are inside steering rack.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 40,736 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 30,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,936 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 30,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 30,903 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 30,342 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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AX54 AOB is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AX54 AOB, 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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AX54 AOB is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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