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LB53 OJW

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,412 mi
Last recorded168,412 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OJW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 168,412 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 160,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 160,626 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 149,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,723 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 131,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

off side rear tyre cut less 25mm

Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 113,053 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,987 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 89,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,222 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 55,104 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres and offside rear tyrewearing on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,104 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyrewearing on edge

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,908 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,156 miles

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

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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LB53 OJW is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LB53 OJW, 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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LB53 OJW is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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