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SW54 DHZ

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

238,363 mi
Last recorded238,363 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 238,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 225,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underside

Pass 18 Jun 2024 203,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 192,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2023 191,987 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 183,249 miles

park brake just met requirement

Pass 17 Jun 2021 175,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 170,224 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 170,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 154,788 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 154,787 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 139,212 miles

Age related corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Parking brake just met min req

Pass 29 Jun 2017 130,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,626 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 112,626 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 104,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,788 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,970 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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SW54 DHZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW54 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

SW54 DHZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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