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SL54 VFG

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,339 mi
Last recorded152,339 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 152,339 miles

Front numberplate damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 152,332 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Front numberplate damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 139,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 139,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 118,608 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 114,057 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 114,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2016 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,934 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,292 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,005 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 VFG is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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