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CP53 UMO

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

176,235 mi
Last recorded176,235 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 176,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 13 Nov 2024 169,165 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 168,996 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 164,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 164,021 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 154,441 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 154,441 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 147,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 144,376 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 140,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 140,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

long travel in handbrake

Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

long travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,113 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 123,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 114,967 miles

low pressure on front tyres

Fail 5 Feb 2016 114,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

low pressure on front tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,295 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,295 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,631 miles

damage to o/s rear door

Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s rear door

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,036 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,048 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 74,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,334 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 33,137 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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CP53 UMO is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CP53 UMO, 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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CP53 UMO is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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