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SL54 BTV

2004 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,051 mi
Last recorded48,051 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 BTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,051 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2025 48,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,349 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (all tyres cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,459 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,737 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 42,736 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 41,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

n/s front road wheel damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2020 41,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

n/s front road wheel damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

slight roughness steering

Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,619 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Wheel slightly distorted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,872 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fore-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 36,812 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fore-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,612 miles

Both drop links have slight play

Both front head light wipers split and offside motor making buzzing sound

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear pads getting low

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 34,612 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap seal split (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front head light wipers split and offside motor making buzzing sound

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear pads getting low

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,667 miles

rear exhaust mount u/s

wipers torn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,039 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 29,039 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,757 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,883 miles

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

exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,505 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,702 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SL54 BTV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SL54 BTV, 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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SL54 BTV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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