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DV54 FFA

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

217,979 mi
Last recorded217,979 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 217,979 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective mount has a bolt missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has a temporary repair

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake only just met requirements suggest inspection and adjustment

Fail 24 Jul 2023 217,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Drive shaft securing bolt missing hub bolt (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning upper and lower outer LED not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Upper Undertray likely to become detached resting on driveshaft (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective mount has a bolt missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has a temporary repair

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

parking brake only just met requirements suggest inspection and adjustment

Pass 22 Jul 2022 210,535 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 210,534 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 203,977 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 201,160 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/4 position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides getting weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 194,353 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge req tyre soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum topped up (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 169,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear parking brake level has little reverse travel

Rear exhaust mounting weak

Fail 10 May 2018 169,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front brake caliper not free

Pass 5 Jul 2017 159,199 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 159,159 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 148,206 miles

headlamps slightly discoloured

rear suspension surface corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 140,069 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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 131,901 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,401 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 123,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen has minor chip /front tyre edges slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,286 miles

o/s rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape edges

Fail 25 Oct 2012 119,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape edges

Fail 24 Oct 2011 770,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 110,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 89,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 78,699 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,570 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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DV54 FFA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV54 FFA, 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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DV54 FFA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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