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SW54 DJU

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

170,831 mi
Last recorded170,831 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 170,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 168,902 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 168,788 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 166,761 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 166,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 165,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 165,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 154,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 146,026 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 146,021 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 139,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 131,908 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 131,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,675 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 105,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,854 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear wiper not operating

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,023 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,372 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 46,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,422 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 DJU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

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

Is SW54 DJU safe to buy?

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