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DE54 HWT

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,082 mi
Last recorded120,082 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HWT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 120,082 miles

Nearside Front Calliper Mounting Brackets Touching Lower Arm on Full Lock

Offside Front Calliper Mounting Brackets Touching Lower Arm on Full Lock

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Several Testable Components Obscured by Under Trays

Fail 17 Jul 2026 120,082 miles

Nearside Front Calliper Mounting Brackets Touching Lower Arm on Full Lock

Offside Front Calliper Mounting Brackets Touching Lower Arm on Full Lock

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Several Testable Components Obscured by Under Trays

Pass 23 Jul 2025 117,586 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Fail 23 Jul 2025 117,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 114,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 112,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 112,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 111,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 108,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,780 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 105,776 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2019 100,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,353 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,465 miles

Offside Rear Lower LED outer marker lights inop

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

wing mirrors not locked in place

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,790 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,162 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 80,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,545 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,362 miles

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

Rear 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 HWT is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE54 HWT, 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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What year was DE54 HWT registered?

DE54 HWT is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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