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RV54 ZRZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

185,445 mi
Last recorded185,445 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 185,445 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 185,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 176,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 167,393 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 167,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 158,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall of tyre.but not exposing cords.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 158,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer wall of tyre.but not exposing cords.

Fail 14 May 2020 156,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 May 2019 148,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 148,814 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 137,005 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres - wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 137,005 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres - wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 122,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 114,418 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 114,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns/f tyre wearing on inner edge

os/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,832 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 78,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2012 67,016 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 67,016 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 56,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,629 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,254 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 20,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZRZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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