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RV54 VFO

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,819 mi
Last recorded146,819 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 VFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 146,819 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 138,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 138,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,851 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 131,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,411 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 125,411 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 117,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 112,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front drive shalft,inner boot in poor condition

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

both drum sticks has slight play

long hand brake

Fail 21 Dec 2018 112,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front drive shalft,inner boot in poor condition

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

both drum sticks has slight play

long hand brake

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2017 107,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,424 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel rim has slight damage

Offside Front dip light bulb connector in poor condition

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre chunk out of side wall

both lower arm's,inner front bushes worn with slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,395 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,868 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,280 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,699 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,137 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 69,137 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

One (of two) n/s/r side light bulb not working.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,575 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGES.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,473 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,921 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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RV54 VFO is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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