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VU54 RMZ

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

281,555 mi
Last recorded281,555 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 RMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 281,555 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 281,537 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 270,637 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 270,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened steering stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened worn smooth (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 256,754 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 256,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 246,006 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 246,003 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 230,986 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 230,969 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 230,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 220,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 211,195 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 211,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 196,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 182,923 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 14 Sep 2010 164,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 141,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 115,354 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 88,461 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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VU54 RMZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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