2004 Volvo V70 2.4L Gas bi-fuel · OW53 WUR
2004 Volvo V70 (2.4L, gas bi-fuel). First registered 27 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 188,746 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Gas Bi-Fuel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW53 WUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 188,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW53 WUR 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 (OW53 WUR) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 fuel cap seal excessively deteriorate (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
OW53 WUR Mileage History
- 14/02/2023184,420 mi
- 30/03/2023184,581 mi+161 mi
- 31/03/2023184,582 mi+1 mi
- 22/03/2024186,536 mi+1,954 mi
- 01/04/2025188,746 mi+2,210 mi
Average of roughly 2,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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