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AX53 RUC

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

215,079 mi
Last recorded215,079 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 RUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 215,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 209,847 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 203,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 201,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Wing mirror cover missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 201,315 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Wing mirror cover missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 196,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 196,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 194,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 190,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 190,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 183,772 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 183,772 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 175,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake needs attension

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 166,090 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 156,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2015 156,066 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2014 148,460 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 148,460 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 142,489 miles

neaside rear wheel bearing starting to make a noise

offside rear wheel bearing starting to make a noise

Pass 15 Feb 2012 134,263 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 134,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 123,382 miles

OBD displays bulb failure, all lights operate ok.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 123,382 miles

OBD displays bulb failure, all lights operate ok.

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 114,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 103,463 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,880 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 75,174 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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AX53 RUC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AX53 RUC, 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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AX53 RUC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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