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YY54 BAU

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

302,703 mi
Last recorded302,703 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 302,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 302,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 297,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 292,909 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 287,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 282,771 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 5 Aug 2019 281,198 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 276,274 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes very slight play

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 270,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 259,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 249,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 242,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 238,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 238,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 215,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 215,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 187,114 miles

n/s/f fog light inop

Fail 4 Jul 2011 187,114 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 4 Aug 2010 143,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,252 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 71,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,697 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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YY54 BAU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 YY54 BAU, 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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YY54 BAU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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