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AY53 NFK

2004 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

167,815 mi
Last recorded167,815 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 167,815 miles

o/s park brake effort low

Fail 20 Jul 2022 167,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s park brake effort low

Pass 23 Jan 2021 154,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 148,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

rear anti roll bar bushes worn near side and off side

Fail 4 Dec 2019 148,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishedf also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

near side front abs ring broken but abs light not on at time of test

rear anti roll bar bushes worn near side and off side

Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,989 miles

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

Nearside Front approx 2-3mm tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing aprox 2-3 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area aprox 3-4mm tread, outer side wall damage but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

near side front wiper blade rubber deteriorating- splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2018 136,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perishing and in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2018 136,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perishing and in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2017 131,650 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

fuel cap seal perishing

near side front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

near side rear and off side rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 5 Jan 2017 131,650 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

fuel cap seal perishing

near side front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

near side rear and off side rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 21 Dec 2015 125,945 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 114,461 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Fuel filler cap seal perishing.

Near side front and off side front wiper blades deteriorating (ends splitting).

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 114,461 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Fuel filler cap seal perishing.

Near side front and off side front wiper blades deteriorating (ends splitting).

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 109,651 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating (ends spliting).

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Slight wear/play in near side rear anti-roll bar bush.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 109,651 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating (ends spliting).

Off side front brake binding slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded off exhaust.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

Screw in near side rear tyre.

Slight wear/play in near side rear anti-roll bar bush.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 103,198 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 103,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls split and perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,557 miles

offside rear tyre outer tread low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 82,063 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 82,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre bald on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,921 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 61,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,430 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)

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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AY53 NFK is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AY53 NFK, 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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AY53 NFK is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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