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LA53 OVH

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,173 mi
Last recorded160,173 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 OVH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 160,173 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 153,855 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 152,393 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 152,393 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 147,758 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 147,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 145,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 145,880 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 145,881 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 145,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 142,450 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint covers are perished

engine oil leak

offside track rod inner ball joint has play

Pass 21 Jan 2016 139,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 134,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,855 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,553 miles

both front indicator bulbs becoming white

check rear inner brake pads

front inner brake discs becoming scored and corroded

n/s/f lower arm front bush becoming worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 104,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,221 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,124 miles

n/s/f lower arm front inner bush worn

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight scoring and corrosion to front inner brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,649 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear inner brake pads becoming low

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/f sidelight becoming dull

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,260 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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LA53 OVH is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA53 OVH, 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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LA53 OVH is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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