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WF54 FCC

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

278,845 mi
Last recorded278,845 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 FCC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 278,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2026 278,837 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2025 258,730 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering system feels slightly weak / unresponsive

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2025 258,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering system feels slightly weak / unresponsive

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 243,155 miles

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel, suggesting need for adjustment/repair

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 226,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2023 226,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2022 205,710 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 190,130 miles

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

Nearside Park brake efficiency low

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 190,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.6 average (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Park brake efficiency low

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 171,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 171,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 148,544 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 126,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,495 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,271 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,862 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 49,724 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,948 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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WF54 FCC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WF54 FCC, 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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WF54 FCC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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