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SN54 FGO

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 FGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 129,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS & NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 129,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS & NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,281 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Petrol cap sealing device perished.

Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,341 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Fail 9 Jul 2024 127,341 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Windscreen washer control not as per manufacturers specification

Pass 13 Jul 2023 126,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 122,616 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,301 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,218 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly chafed

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front brake hose slightly chafed

Offside Front sidelight dim

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,841 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,901 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 105,901 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,949 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 94,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,630 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,630 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,985 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,970 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 5 Sep 2011 71,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,343 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 66,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from offside rear parking brake

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,850 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,872 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 38,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN54 FGO is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SN54 FGO, 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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SN54 FGO is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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