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BL53 RXR

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

276,482 mi
Last recorded276,482 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 RXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 276,482 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres effected. (5.2.3 (e))

Under covers obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Sep 2025 276,479 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers obscuring some components.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted incorrect rotation in accordance with side wall instructions.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted incorrect rotation in accordance with side wall instructions.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres effected. (5.2.3 (e))

Under covers obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 262,758 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 248,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 238,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 231,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 227,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 223,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 217,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 206,285 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 197,469 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 188,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail nail in it

Rear both drop links have slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2014 171,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 149,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 1,812 miles

impact damaged offside front outer tyre wall scuff protector

screw in nearside front tyre (removed- not punctured)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 1,812 miles

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

impact damaged offside front outer tyre wall scuff protector

screw in nearside front tyre (removed- not punctured)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 122,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 119,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 119,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 105,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 105,931 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 85,204 miles

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

front pads 80% worn approx

Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,204 miles

front pads 80% worn approx

Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,253 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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BL53 RXR is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL53 RXR, 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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BL53 RXR is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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