2004 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · FH53 WHU
2004 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 240,360 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH53 WHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 240,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH53 WHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo V70 (FH53 WHU) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FH53 WHU Mileage History
- 26/08/2022212,651 mi
- 26/10/2023222,633 mi+9,982 mi
- 27/10/2023222,633 mi
- 18/10/2024229,963 mi+7,330 mi
- 01/10/2025240,360 mi+10,397 mi
Average of roughly 8,940 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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