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WV54 BXW

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,706 mi
Last recorded186,706 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 BXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 186,706 miles

Front exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 186,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 180,011 miles

Front exhaust box corroded

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

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

both headlamps have a poor beam pattern

Fail 27 Mar 2019 180,011 miles

Front exhaust box corroded

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both headlamps have a poor beam pattern

Pass 20 Mar 2018 173,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 168,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

shift lock release button broken

undershields fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2017 168,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

shift lock release button broken

undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2016 163,309 miles

both head lights have a poor beam pattern

Pass 28 Jan 2015 148,554 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 133,763 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 133,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 121,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,665 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,357 miles

rear brake discs getting rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,940 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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WV54 BXW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WV54 BXW, 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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WV54 BXW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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