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WL54 EDC

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,090 mi
Last recorded179,090 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 EDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 179,090 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 179,054 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 169,830 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 169,830 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 153,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 153,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 144,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 144,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,764 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken but still supported

Fail 15 Mar 2021 136,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken but still supported

Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,133 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2020 131,133 miles

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

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2019 127,445 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,777 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of under inflation damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,618 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

front side light bulbs dim

scuffing on nsf tyre side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,469 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,314 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,786 miles

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

Tyre contact marks on front inner arch liners, however not evident during lock to lock check.(Unusual feature of vehicle VSI Issue 35)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,708 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,693 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,807 miles

Both nearside tyres worn low on inner edge

Handbrake travel excessive

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 4,325 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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WL54 EDC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WL54 EDC, 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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WL54 EDC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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