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SL54 WUF

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

273,512 mi
Last recorded273,512 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 WUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 273,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 273,512 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad broken apart (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 263,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 263,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 258,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 258,592 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 226,868 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear most hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 185,470 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

under body shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 25 Jul 2016 147,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

outer sills covered

power steering reservoir had a light misting of oil

under shield fitted preventing inspection of some items

Fail 25 Jul 2016 147,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

outer sills covered

power steering reservoir had a light misting of oil

under shield fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,645 miles

both rear tyres worn on the edges , nail in the tread of the offside rear tyre.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 104,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

both rear tyres worn on the edges , nail in the tread of the offside rear tyre.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 94,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,680 miles

Front Brake Pads low

Fail 9 Sep 2010 81,680 miles

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

Front Brake Pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,899 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,077 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,507 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 WUF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUF, 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 WUF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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