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AD53 CAO

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,808 mi
Last recorded112,808 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 CAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 112,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 110,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 110,648 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,805 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 108,805 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,076 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 105,076 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 105,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 104,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,735 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 101,733 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,581 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2012 74,569 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,508 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,347 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,030 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut (not to cords)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,719 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 34,719 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,119 miles

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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AD53 CAO is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AD53 CAO, 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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What year was AD53 CAO registered?

AD53 CAO is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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