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KE53 VNY

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,909 mi
Last recorded127,909 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VNY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 127,909 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2025 127,909 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 124,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 116,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 116,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,174 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 103,174 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,403 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 96,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,137 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb holder spring incorrectly fitted & earthling out and melted bulb holder connector (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,023 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 76,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,893 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,866 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,805 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 41,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,719 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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KE53 VNY is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 114,093 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 XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 VNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE53 VNY registered?

KE53 VNY is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is KE53 VNY safe to buy?

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