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SV54 XRM

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,281 mi
Last recorded176,281 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 XRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 176,281 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 176,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 172,828 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 172,795 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 167,522 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WORN TO 2.5MM

Pass 3 Oct 2016 156,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,505 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 142,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,743 miles

Headlight aim only just visible, lenses becoming opaque.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 128,740 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Headlight aim only just visible, lenses becoming opaque.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 116,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,218 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,216 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,268 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 93,268 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,246 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 62,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,939 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 45,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s parkbrake sqealing.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,391 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 XRM is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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