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CJ53 JKF

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,821 mi
Last recorded158,821 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 JKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 158,821 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 158,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 156,501 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 156,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 155,346 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2021 152,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 150,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 148,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 145,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 142,817 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Slight ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 May 2016 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic cover under vehicle.

Fail 7 May 2016 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 20 May 2015 136,159 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 136,156 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 132,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 128,329 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 124,647 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 121,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 120,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 117,735 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 115,381 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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CJ53 JKF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CJ53 JKF, 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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What year was CJ53 JKF registered?

CJ53 JKF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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