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SL54 VEY

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,304 mi
Last recorded143,304 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 143,304 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,295 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 139,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 134,647 miles

offside strut top bearing rough when rotated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 134,641 miles

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

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

offside strut top bearing rough when rotated

Pass 26 Aug 2020 130,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside & nearside strut top bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,911 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 103,464 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted on inner surface

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,398 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,990 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 87,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,044 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 82,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,395 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,803 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,458 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 VEY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SL54 VEY, 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 VEY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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