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YR54 ELW

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

211,612 mi
Last recorded211,612 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 ELW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 211,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 211,610 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 202,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 178,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 174,513 miles

Offside Front Fog not working

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 169,996 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 167,361 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush at both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides at front lower wishbones-front bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion at o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear suspension area-cleaned and greased

Pass 21 Nov 2016 158,278 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

slight wear at rear roll bar inner bushes

Fail 15 Nov 2016 158,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edge

slight wear at rear roll bar inner bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2015 151,082 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight wear in n/s rack end

Slight wear in o/s rear inner roll bar bush

Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear at n/s end of steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2014 142,523 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear at n/s end of steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2013 132,203 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 132,203 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 122,483 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 108,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2011 108,062 miles

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 8 May 2010 103,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 103,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,943 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 88,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,129 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 82,129 miles

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

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

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

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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YR54 ELW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YR54 ELW, 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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YR54 ELW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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