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WJ54 XBN

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,090 mi
Last recorded178,090 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 XBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 178,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 178,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 174,930 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 174,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 171,945 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 171,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 168,033 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 165,285 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 165,285 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 158,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 158,123 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 147,111 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 147,099 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens is deteriorating.

Offside Front Headlamp lens is deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2017 135,336 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses damaged (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,474 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,318 miles

front brake pads around 80% worn

Fail 13 Sep 2014 95,315 miles

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

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

front brake pads around 80% worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,188 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,415 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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WJ54 XBN is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ54 XBN, 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 WJ54 XBN registered?

WJ54 XBN is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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