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SM54 OHY

2004 Volvo V70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,326 mi
Last recorded186,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 OHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 186,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 180,585 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 172,000 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 172,000 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 159,707 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 159,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 148,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 148,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,804 miles

nearside rear brake pads have greater wear rate than offside rear

slight corrosion nearside rear brake disc

Fail 7 Jan 2016 137,802 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake pads have greater wear rate than offside rear

slight corrosion nearside rear brake disc

Pass 19 Dec 2014 130,123 miles

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

near and offside front control arm front bushes are worn,moreso on offside

Fail 18 Dec 2014 130,123 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted, front pads approximately 70% worn

front brakes juddering slightly

near and offside front control arm front bushes are worn,moreso on offside

nearside park brake should be capable of greater braking effort

rear brakes juddering slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 117,407 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,365 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front suspension arm front bush is worn, replacement advised

Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,302 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 93,298 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 81,041 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 81,040 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,368 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 66,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,468 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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SM54 OHY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM54 OHY, 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 SM54 OHY registered?

SM54 OHY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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