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BP53 SMO

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

138,868 mi
Last recorded138,868 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 138,868 miles

n/s/r brake sticking

o/s/f cv boot has damage

o/s/f link bar has play

o/s/f rack end has play

o/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

power steering pipe have corrosion

2 front lower arm bushes have cracks o/s & n/s

2 rear lower arms have corrosion o/s & n/s

chassis /floor has corrosion front to rear

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust has corrosion /1 bracket missing rear

front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front brake pipe ends /ferrules have corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

hand brake has travel

n/s/r brake hose slight twist

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s & n/s

Fail 10 Dec 2024 138,868 miles

2 front lower arm bushes have cracks o/s & n/s

2 rear lower arms have corrosion o/s & n/s

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

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

chassis /floor has corrosion front to rear

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust has corrosion /1 bracket missing rear

front brake hose ferrules have corrosion

front brake pipe ends /ferrules have corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

hand brake has travel

n/s/r brake hose slight twist

n/s/r brake sticking

o/s/f cv boot has damage

o/s/f link bar has play

o/s/f rack end has play

o/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

power steering pipe have corrosion

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s & n/s

Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

engine oil low

n/s/o/e rear suspension arms corroded

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 135,741 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

engine oil low

n/s/o/e rear suspension arms corroded

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 131,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn and cut inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front shocker heavy corrosion on ceasing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/o/s rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 128,562 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tread of tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s rear suspension arms heavy corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2021 128,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s rear suspension arms heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corrode to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2020 126,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corrode to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 122,643 miles

2 front link bars have play

2 lower rear arms have corrosion

2 rear d bushes have play antiroll bar

Nearside Front outer cv boot has damage

bonnet catch sticking

chassie /floor have corrosion

covers /under trays

front /rear spring have corrosion

front brake pads low

front disc have corrosion

front number plate discoloured

front wiper just in limit

hand brake has travel /slightly low o/s/r

o/s/f & n/s/f shockers have corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r shocker have heavy corrosion cracks in bushes

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 122,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front link bars have play

2 lower rear arms have corrosion

2 rear d bushes have play antiroll bar

Nearside Front outer cv boot has damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet catch sticking

chassie /floor have corrosion

covers /under trays

front /rear spring have corrosion

front brake pads low

front disc have corrosion

front number plate discoloured

front wiper just in limit

hand brake has travel /slightly low o/s/r

n/s/r tyre has heavy cracks all over

o/s/f & n/s/f shockers have corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r shocker have heavy corrosion cracks in bushes

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 119,651 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/o/s (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s suspension arms heavy rusting

rear exhaust bracket broken still suputed

rear spring corroded

sill covers fitter cannot check for corrosion

Fail 16 May 2018 119,651 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre heavy cracking in tread of tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/o/s (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s suspension arms heavy rusting

rear exhaust bracket broken still suputed

rear spring corroded

sill covers fitter cannot check for corrosion

Pass 18 May 2017 115,409 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer velocity gaiter inner joints slightly loose but still ok

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s front brake discs corroded inside edge

n/s/o/s r front coil springs corroded

o/s/n/s rear coil springs heavy corrosion

Fail 17 May 2017 115,407 miles

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

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer velocity gaiter inner joints slightly loose but still ok

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s front brake discs corroded inside edge

n/s/o/s r front coil springs corroded

o/s/n/s rear coil springs heavy corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,941 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 111,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,400 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 106,400 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,211 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 104,211 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 99,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,032 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 95,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,720 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 14 Sep 2010 90,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,626 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight play noticed in both front anti roll bar links.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,262 miles

rear brake discs rusty...may clean up with more use ?...

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,018 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST

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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BP53 SMO is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 BP53 SMO, 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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BP53 SMO is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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