CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT53 NHA

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,445 mi
Last recorded160,445 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 160,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear parking brake requires adjustment just met requirements

Fail 18 Dec 2017 160,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear parking brake requires adjustment just met requirements

Pass 21 Nov 2016 153,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front door check strap broke

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 153,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door check strap broke

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2015 146,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to seperate

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush starting to seperate

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 139,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake balance getting high

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms front bush starting to seperate

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2013 132,684 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms front bushes starting to seperate

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2013 132,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms front bushes starting to seperate

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2012 124,617 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 116,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 116,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 109,962 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 109,962 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 103,538 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Dec 2008 96,273 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 86,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 86,500 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 86,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 86,345 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
Full Volvo V70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT53 NHA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT53 NHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT53 NHA?

You can check the full history of BT53 NHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT53 NHA registered?

BT53 NHA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is BT53 NHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 NHA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT53 NHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT53 NHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.