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AP53 MSU

2004 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

360,514 mi
Last recorded360,514 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 360,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 354,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 344,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 335,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 330,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 323,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 317,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 308,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 299,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 288,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 278,437 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 270,337 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2014 270,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 246,816 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 221,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 192,662 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 192,461 miles

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

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 14 Jan 2010 159,618 miles

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

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 19 Jan 2009 137,066 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 112,615 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 85,410 miles

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

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

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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AP53 MSU is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 MSU, 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 AP53 MSU registered?

AP53 MSU is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is AP53 MSU safe to buy?

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