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YR54 LRY

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,970 mi
Last recorded231,970 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 LRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 231,970 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 231,969 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 219,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 205,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 190,129 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 177,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 177,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 164,478 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 153,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 140,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,002 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 134,001 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 131,045 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres have touched body at some time ok at test

tank cop seal detioeriorateed

Fail 19 Mar 2015 131,045 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres have touched body at some time ok at test

tank cop seal detioeriorateed

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 121,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,833 miles

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

nail n/s/rear tyre

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 106,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 91,356 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 91,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 73,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,553 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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YR54 LRY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR54 LRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR54 LRY registered?

YR54 LRY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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