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CV54 SOJ

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

160,924 mi
Last recorded160,924 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 SOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 160,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel some reserve left

Fail 29 Sep 2025 160,913 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

handbrake travel some reserve left

Pass 26 Sep 2024 155,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear heat shield loose but secure

slight corrosion to floor under boot area

Fail 26 Sep 2024 155,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear heat shield loose but secure

slight corrosion to floor under boot area

Pass 25 Sep 2023 150,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 150,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 144,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 139,433 miles

lower effort to n/s rear brakes

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 139,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

lower effort to n/s rear brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,413 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 135,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,769 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 131,767 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,428 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 125,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,733 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 111,729 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyre treads wearing low - early replacement recommended

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear tyre treads wearing low - early replacement recommended

Fail 1 Oct 2014 96,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,027 miles

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

slight play in aux drive belt pulley

Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in aux drive belt pulley

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 79,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,204 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,662 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,770 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

irregular wear pattern to rear tyres ( may cause noise from rear when driven )

rear exhaust mounting ( welded bracket ) corroded and in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,533 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,943 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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CV54 SOJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 CV54 SOJ, 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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CV54 SOJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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