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SW54 CGW

2004 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

152,386 mi
Last recorded152,386 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 CGW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 152,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 147,092 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 138,067 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 127,589 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,658 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,394 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,718 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the inside face

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mountings are corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front brake discs are corroded on the inside face

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mountings are corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,713 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

under cover fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to exhaust system in places

steering stops showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,710 miles

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)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs low and poor

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,567 miles

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,193 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,567 miles

n/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,746 miles

aims high-done

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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SW54 CGW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SW54 CGW, 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 SW54 CGW registered?

SW54 CGW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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