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RV54 VFY

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,431 mi
Last recorded178,431 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 178,431 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2025 176,193 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 173,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 170,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 167,846 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2022 167,800 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2021 164,863 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 21 Sep 2020 162,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 160,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 157,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 153,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 142,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 130,080 miles

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

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

fuel flap hinge broken

rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,700 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

Fail 26 Mar 2013 102,700 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,740 miles

front discs slight worn

Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,116 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,620 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,361 miles

light scratch on windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

light scratch on windscreen

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 VFY 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 83.3%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

RV54 VFY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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