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YE54 LBJ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,157 mi
Last recorded226,157 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 LBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 226,157 miles

Offside handbrake slightly lazy when applied

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 226,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake slightly lazy when applied

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 214,727 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres worn on edges

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front secondary position lamp not working

Pass 1 Feb 2018 202,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 191,088 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 191,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2016 181,279 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Headlight pattern poor

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 181,279 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Headlight pattern poor

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 170,166 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 159,267 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 159,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 147,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 147,758 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 132,460 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 109,198 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 75,886 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 75,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,708 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,708 miles

front tyres rub plastic arch

rear tyres 2mm edges

v/slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,016 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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YE54 LBJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE54 LBJ, 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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YE54 LBJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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