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VE54 YXU

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,941 mi
Last recorded202,941 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 202,941 miles

Handbrake high

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 202,815 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated - image not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake high

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 196,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear non obligatory light out

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

oil low

Fail 24 Dec 2019 196,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear non obligatory light out

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

oil low

Pass 19 Dec 2018 188,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective badly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil low

Pass 13 Dec 2017 183,238 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have wall damage

Fail 13 Dec 2017 183,238 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have wall damage

Pass 1 Dec 2016 175,690 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 175,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 161,220 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 161,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 151,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 138,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 126,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 126,208 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,761 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,761 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,843 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 78,139 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,214 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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VE54 YXU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE54 YXU, 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 VE54 YXU registered?

VE54 YXU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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