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VU54 PZA

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,866 mi
Last recorded172,866 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 PZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 172,866 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 165,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 161,125 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 161,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 159,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 158,013 miles

Rear drop links

Pass 31 Oct 2017 155,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod

Rear roll bars

Pass 12 Oct 2016 152,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 139,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,243 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,390 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,390 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,875 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,966 miles

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

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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VU54 PZA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VU54 PZA, 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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VU54 PZA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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