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VK54 UTW

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,018 mi
Last recorded189,018 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 UTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 189,018 miles

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

front wishbone inner bushes breaking up

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2018 175,972 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 175,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake efforts sligtly imbalanced

Pass 6 Oct 2017 172,674 miles

all tyres wearing low

chips in front windscreen

damage to all tyres

exhaust deteriorating

front wishbone inner bushes breaking up and slight play

headlamp lenses discolouring

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 166,490 miles

air filter box mounts broken

chips in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f fog lamp not working

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Oct 2015 157,700 miles

chips min front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/r tyre perishing and getting low

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 157,700 miles

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

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

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

chips min front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/r tyre perishing and getting low

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 148,604 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 1 Oct 2014 148,604 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Oct 2013 140,211 miles

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 131,712 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 131,712 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 117,356 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 117,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 98,113 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 98,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,957 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,862 miles

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

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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VK54 UTW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK54 UTW, 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 VK54 UTW registered?

VK54 UTW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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