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YY54 CWL

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,238 mi
Last recorded146,238 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 CWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 146,238 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 134,988 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 126,293 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,427 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabaliser bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,346 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,162 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail outer (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,684 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,329 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 51,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,756 miles

offside rear pads look low and rear discs are pitted and rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,895 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,873 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,192 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 CWL is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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