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WU54 LYY

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 LYY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 85,530 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,048 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output uv degration both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 78,048 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output uv degration both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,166 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have UV degradation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,807 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,834 miles

'anti-skid service required' massage showing

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s both close to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 73,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s both close to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s, o/s close to limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,518 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn and deteriorated, n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,947 miles

message displayed on dash display : anti-skid service required

Fail 21 Sep 2015 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

message displayed on dash display : anti-skid service required

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,588 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,277 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,023 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,292 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,903 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 20,903 miles

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

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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WU54 LYY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold 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 WU54 LYY, 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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WU54 LYY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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