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DE54 HWJ

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

164,755 mi
Last recorded164,755 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 164,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 154,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 152,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 148,892 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroded

both headlamps faded slightly reducing out put

engine covers and undertray fitted

front fog lamps inop

Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,069 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

front fog lamps inop

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,060 miles

bad cut to o/s/f tyre wall

Front fog lamps not working

both headlamps are faded slightly reducing output

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 140,153 miles

Both front headlights producing a poor but passable head light image

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Unable to test fuel cap as Fuel hatch wont open

Pass 28 Sep 2018 137,135 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 137,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 132,307 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 122,930 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 113,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,545 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,999 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,721 miles

Nearside 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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DE54 HWJ 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 87%.

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 DE54 HWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 HWJ registered?

DE54 HWJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is DE54 HWJ safe to buy?

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