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SL54 WZX

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,030 mi
Last recorded135,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 WZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 125,833 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged.

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

Offside Front tyre 2 mm and wearing badly to inner edge.

Offside Front wing damaged.

Fail 20 May 2019 125,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged.

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

Offside Front tyre 2 mm and wearing badly to inner edge.

Offside Front wing damaged.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 115,475 miles

Headlamp wiper blades split.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Various bits of bodywork damage.

Fail 22 May 2018 115,473 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp wiper blades split.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve splitting.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre valve splitting.

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

Various bits of bodywork damage.

Pass 22 May 2017 103,652 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyre valves perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner tread and on 3 mm.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread and on 3 mm.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and tread on 3mm

nearside rear tyre valve perrished

offside rear tyre has cracking to the tread, tread on 3mm and worn on outer tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,530 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,486 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear brake pads low

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,271 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 66,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,636 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,345 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,719 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 WZX is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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