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RV54 EKY

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

191,367 mi
Last recorded191,367 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 EKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 191,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 185,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Nearside Rear subframe bracket corroed both sides

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 177,975 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 177,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box hangar corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cannot put seat belt in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended cannot pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer wall / exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer wall / exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut to outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2022 172,348 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 172,348 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible Bolt snapped (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 165,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2020 157,623 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 152,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 152,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut in sidewall showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 145,907 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front brake lagging slightly

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off & deteriorating (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,133 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 128,078 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and damaged to cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,616 miles

Parking brake weak ,efficency on minimum

Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,294 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,097 miles

exhaust bracket / infront of rear box, broken.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,162 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust rear brackets corroded / weakened

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,068 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,605 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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RV54 EKY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RV54 EKY, 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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RV54 EKY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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