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RV54 VFT

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

286,628 mi
Last recorded286,628 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 286,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 268,449 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 268,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 260,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 250,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 226,294 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 226,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 212,459 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 200,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 200,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 189,696 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 189,696 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 179,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 179,030 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 166,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,658 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 127,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 107,276 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 90,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,990 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 VFT is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

RV54 VFT is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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