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WG54 RVC

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

198,703 mi
Last recorded198,703 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 RVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 198,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 198,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 192,397 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 192,391 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lenses fogged (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 7 Feb 2018 181,401 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 181,400 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 181,398 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 171,444 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 171,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 167,005 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 167,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 159,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 16,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2014 146,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 132,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,504 miles

A frame bushes perished slightly.

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 5 Jan 2012 121,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

A frame bushes perished slightly.

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 21 Jan 2011 104,788 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 104,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 89,212 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,825 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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WG54 RVC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WG54 RVC, 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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WG54 RVC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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