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RV54 LOD

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

185,203 mi
Last recorded185,203 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 LOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 185,203 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 180,250 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 167,659 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 167,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 153,939 miles

Handbrake has high travel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 153,939 miles

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

Handbrake has high travel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,650 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 142,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,643 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,003 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 122,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 109,685 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 109,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside hand brake performance low

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 94,539 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,592 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape, NSF tyre worn low on tread, NSR tyre has nail in.Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 17 Dec 2016 77,592 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape, NSF tyre worn low on tread, NSR tyre has nail in.Rear brake pads getting low.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,384 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,947 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 48,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,992 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,986 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2011 42,986 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,318 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,097 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall - no cords. O/s/r tyre deflated - poss punctured

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 LOD is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RV54 LOD, 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 RV54 LOD registered?

RV54 LOD is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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