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CP54 HLE

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

164,814 mi
Last recorded164,814 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 HLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 164,814 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 164,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 159,168 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 159,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel misting in and around fuel filter.

Pass 28 Nov 2023 151,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 151,387 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,113 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 145,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,804 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,817 miles

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 29 Nov 2019 125,975 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 125,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 117,871 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 117,871 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,510 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 102,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,298 miles

rear subframe mounting bracket slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,076 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 76,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,142 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,844 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 59,844 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,598 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,598 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,496 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Nov 2007 24,094 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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CP54 HLE is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 CP54 HLE, 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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CP54 HLE is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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