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SL54 CWZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,172 mi
Last recorded121,172 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 CWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,172 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

exhaust system corroded at rear and has a minor leak of gasses

nearside mirror housing damaged

offside headlamp dim

slight play at both front and both rear anti roll droplinks and bushes

slight play at both front anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,853 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 114,970 miles

exhaust rear section slightly corroded and mounts slightly deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

Fail 14 Sep 2022 114,970 miles

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

exhaust rear section slightly corroded and mounts slightly deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,748 miles

engine undertray showing signs of oil leak at engine area

nearside obligatory mirror housing damaged

slight play at both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2021 112,731 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid nearside rear calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine undertray showing signs of oil leak at engine area

nearside obligatory mirror housing damaged

slight play at both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2020 110,873 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at nearside front track rod end

slight play at offside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,656 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,446 miles

Excess travel in handbrake.

Oil leak ()

Rusty underside of vehicle.

backbox hanging brackets broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,099 miles

slight play at both steering tie rods and possible steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,745 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,219 miles

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,293 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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SL54 CWZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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