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YC54 VNY

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 VNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 132,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 126,964 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 126,859 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification Front mounting is excessively corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Front mounting is corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,032 miles

Both rear subframe bolt on support brackets are heavily corroded but not considered excessive

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer support bracket is broken (system is still secured)

Rear subframe and suspension arms have surface corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are wearing on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower wish bone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 113,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower wish bone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,827 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In two places on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,937 miles

Park brake travel is high

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,786 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Rear both tyres going out of shape on inner edge and cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not to cords

Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,607 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside and offside front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not to cords

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,338 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,031 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r side lights inop

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,221 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,413 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 25,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,342 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,036 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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YC54 VNY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YC54 VNY, 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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YC54 VNY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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