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SL54 VDM

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,300 mi
Last recorded78,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance slightly lower the the N/S/R

Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,402 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 74,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,518 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,546 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,146 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat not fitted very well

Fail 11 Oct 2016 48,146 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat not fitted very well

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,029 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,097 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,857 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 VDM is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VDM, 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 SL54 VDM registered?

SL54 VDM is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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