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OW53 WNR

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

196,247 mi
Last recorded196,247 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 WNR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 196,247 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 192,833 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 192,833 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front brake pads very low may damage discs (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 189,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 189,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 184,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 184,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 180,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 178,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 178,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 176,334 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 176,334 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 169,737 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 169,737 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 164,085 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 164,085 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 159,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 159,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 151,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 151,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 144,889 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 132,397 miles

anti skid service message displayed. No warning light displayed

front brake discs corroding

front brake pads wearing low

front wiperblades smearing screen

n/s/f tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge of tread

power steering fluid weep around reservior area

rear brake discs corroding

rear silencer, exhaust bracket corrroding

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link arm

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,871 miles

inner faces of front and rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer weakened by corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2013 118,871 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner faces of front and rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer weakened by corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2012 106,670 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 106,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 84,102 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,102 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 71,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

reverse lamps faulty operation

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 WNR is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 OW53 WNR, 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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OW53 WNR is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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