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YY54 HWA

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,090 mi
Last recorded248,090 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 248,090 miles

Advise o/s wiper slightly smearing

Advise oil leak

Nearside Advise tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Advise nail in tyre

Offside Advise nail in tyre

Offside Advise tie rod has slight play

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 248,090 miles

Advise o/s wiper slightly smearing

Advise oil leak

Nearside Advise tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Advise nail in tyre

Offside Advise nail in tyre

Offside Advise tie rod has slight play

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 236,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 235,111 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s headlight image poor

Pass 22 May 2013 214,060 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 21 May 2013 214,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 17 May 2012 196,880 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 196,880 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 177,824 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 177,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 154,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 154,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 113,135 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 113,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 89,206 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HWA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY54 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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