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DC53 ESY

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,601 mi
Last recorded218,601 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 ESY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 218,601 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 218,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 218,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filter very corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 211,123 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 205,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 205,030 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 193,010 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint to hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 177,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 171,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 171,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 163,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 152,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 139,051 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,579 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 100,577 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,504 miles

O/s headlamp beam pattern lost clarity

Fail 25 Sep 2012 94,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake fluid water content more than 4%

O/s headlamp beam pattern lost clarity

Tiny hole in n/s cv gaiter

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,436 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 89,436 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,473 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 72,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 62,346 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 62,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 59,382 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,313 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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DC53 ESY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DC53 ESY, 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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DC53 ESY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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