Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Di Swb (2004)
2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Di Swb
CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Di Swb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 31%, well below the 80% UK average, making it a genuinely unreliable proposition for buyers. The zero dangerous defects recorded is a small mercy, but the 0.94 average failures per vehicle tells you these vans consistently need work to pass their tests.
At 157,707 miles median, these examples are typically high-mileage commercial vehicles that have been worked hard, which explains much of the poor pass performance. Before buying one, budget for remedial repairs or walk away—these figures suggest you're looking at a van that will likely fail its next MOT and cost you money to fix.
What to check before buying a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Di Swb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Di Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Di Swb vehicles fall between 136,582 and 181,862 miles.
2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Di Swb — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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