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WA54 SWU

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 SWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,582 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,042 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Milky (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Milky (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 97,406 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,932 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 92,932 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,115 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,070 miles

n/s/r door glass cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,025 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,818 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,794 miles

All tyres tread low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,710 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,843 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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WA54 SWU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol 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 WA54 SWU, 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 WA54 SWU registered?

WA54 SWU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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