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YY54 PRV

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,624 mi
Last recorded155,624 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 PRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 155,624 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE FEATHERING

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer CUT IN TYRE SIDEWALL

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

Offside Rear Inner TYRE FEATHERING

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RESEVOIR & PUMP (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 155,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE FEATHERING

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect TOO LOW (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer CUT IN TYRE SIDEWALL

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

Offside Rear Inner TYRE FEATHERING

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RESEVOIR & PUMP (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 150,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 141,782 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 133,462 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 133,457 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 125,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 120,082 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,574 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust has part part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 111,653 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,859 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 98,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,613 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 82,613 miles

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

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 21 Oct 2008 65,938 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,645 miles

Offside Rear 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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YY54 PRV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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