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RV53 DCZ

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

210,237 mi
Last recorded210,237 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 210,237 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

front bumper loose

Pass 16 Dec 2021 206,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 206,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 201,814 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 196,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f headlight chipped

Fail 16 Dec 2019 196,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f headlight chipped

Pass 19 Dec 2018 188,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight chipped

Fail 17 Dec 2018 188,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight chipped

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2017 179,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear handbrake readings just met requirements

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2017 179,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front number plate slight damage

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag service message

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 167,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine cover fitted

noise o/s engine alternator

srs service message on dash

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 167,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine cover fitted

noise o/s engine alternator

srs service message on dash

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 158,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 158,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 143,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag system service message illuminated

o/s engine noise

o/s/f door check strap bolt loose

Fail 2 Dec 2014 143,486 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag system service message illuminated

o/s engine noise

o/s/f door check strap bolt loose

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,228 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 109,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,707 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

o/s/r seat belt stalk buckle casing slight damage

Fail 16 Nov 2010 100,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

emissions not tested due to cambelt history not known

o/s/f wiper blade starting to detiorate

o/s/r seat belt stalk buckle casing slight damage

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,421 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 92,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 78,366 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/r tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 26 Nov 2007 65,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,619 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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RV53 DCZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV53 DCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV53 DCZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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