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DA54 ECV

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,180 mi
Last recorded158,180 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ECV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 158,180 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 158,180 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 152,483 miles

ADVISE: Power steering rack damp behind rubber boots

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components etc. slight corrosion (age related

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ADVISE: Engine oil leaking from under plastic tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn with a slight corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 152,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort on both rear handbrakes (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

ADVISE: Power steering rack damp behind rubber boots

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components etc. slight corrosion (age related

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ADVISE: Engine oil leaking from under plastic tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are worn with a slight corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,431 miles

ADVISE Hand brake close to limit after adjustment 17%

ADVISE Power steering rack damp behind rubber boots

ADVISE Under body suspension components slight corroded

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking from under plastic tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ADVISE slight play in lower ball joint on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 137,547 miles

ADVISE Rear hand brake effort 16%

Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower ADVISE OIL Leaking from under tray

Power steering close to minimum mark power steering fluid in reservoir (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 137,447 miles

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

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

ADVISE Rear hand brake effort 16%

Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower ADVISE OIL Leaking from under tray

Power steering close to minimum mark power steering fluid in reservoir (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 126,069 miles

Front ADVISE Power steering rack slightly damp with oil

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 126,069 miles

Front ADVISE Power steering rack slightly damp with oil

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not seated in unit with spring clip (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not seated in unit with spring clip (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 113,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm and worn on inner edge ,and NAIL in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,291 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support brackets corroded off exhaust pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rubber wishbone bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rubber wishbone bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working orange marker light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm and worn on inner edge ,and NAIL in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,293 miles

Centre/Rear ehaust support bracket corroded, on exhaust pipe

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded on exhaust pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,532 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,759 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,374 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,374 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,383 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 1 Oct 2008 45,117 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,593 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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DA54 ECV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA54 ECV, 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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DA54 ECV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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