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SV54 RHF

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,193 mi
Last recorded140,193 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 RHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 140,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has long travel

vehicles starting moter faulty, only works intermittently!

Fail 5 Mar 2026 140,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has long travel

vehicles starting moter faulty, only works intermittently!

Fail 7 Jan 2025 140,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 139,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 137,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,772 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 119,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,182 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,368 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 91,368 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 86,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 80,533 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,478 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,188 miles

Both Side Front Brake Disc Running Low...

Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,056 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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SV54 RHF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SV54 RHF, 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 SV54 RHF registered?

SV54 RHF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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