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DE54 VSU

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,650 mi
Last recorded214,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 214,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 160,922 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel hard to rotate by hand

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 160,878 miles

Offside Front wheel tight to rotate by hand

Pass 27 Apr 2023 160,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

srs fault on dash with no light on

Fail 24 Apr 2023 160,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel tight to rotate by hand

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

srs fault on dash with no light on

Pass 27 Apr 2022 160,579 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 160,534 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 160,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 160,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 159,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,874 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,874 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2016 155,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 155,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 152,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 137,558 miles

n/s/f control arm, front and rear bushes splitting badly

o/s/f control arm, front and rear bushes splitting badly

rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing

rear brake discs wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Oct 2013 122,113 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 122,113 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,662 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,068 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,582 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,049 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,283 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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DE54 VSU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

DE54 VSU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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