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OW53 BWU

2004 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,868 mi
Last recorded182,868 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 BWU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 182,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 174,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 174,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 166,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 162,176 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 162,176 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 153,884 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 153,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,258 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 136,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,837 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 113,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,730 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,730 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,793 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,432 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 4 Feb 2010 51,493 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 18,920 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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OW53 BWU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OW53 BWU, 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 OW53 BWU registered?

OW53 BWU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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