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SV54 XPJ

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,773 mi
Last recorded176,773 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 XPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 176,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 176,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering suspension mount area (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front fog lamp n/w

Rear Exhaust mounting defective wired up (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade u/s

engine covers fitted

fuel flap missing

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 171,064 miles

Nearside door mirror missing / broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 27 Jul 2019 171,014 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror missing / broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Jun 2018 164,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r shock corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r shock corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 164,267 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s/f drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s/f (4.1.4 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear registration plate (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r shock corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r shock corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 157,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 157,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 150,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,987 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 127,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,110 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 116,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,199 miles

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

Top engine mounting cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2012 103,198 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel filler flap hindge broken

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

Top engine mounting cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 75,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 59,482 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,235 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 43,235 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XPJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green 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 SV54 XPJ, 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 XPJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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