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SV54 RKN

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,673 mi
Last recorded182,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 182,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

cond of steering action

Fail 24 Jan 2024 182,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

cond of steering action

Pass 23 Jan 2023 176,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 169,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 165,575 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 165,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 161,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 152,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 152,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 143,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 134,588 miles

condition of head light lenses

Pass 6 Jan 2016 128,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 122,396 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 122,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,035 miles

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

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,060 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes showing 24% imbalance

Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 81,999 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 73,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RKN 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 RKN, 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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SV54 RKN is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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