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RY53 WKD

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,245 mi
Last recorded161,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 WKD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 161,245 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 157,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 157,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 153,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 149,817 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 149,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 146,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 140,352 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 134,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,787 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 117,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,808 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 108,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,574 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 99,512 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 50,053 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight oil leak from intercooler and front of engine

slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,053 miles

slight oil leak from intercooler and front of engine

slight play in nearside front rack end

Fail 7 Jan 2009 49,584 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

advise wheel alignment check

oil leak

tyre size = 225/45ZR17Y

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,890 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,983 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

stonechip in windscreen

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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RY53 WKD is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY53 WKD, 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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RY53 WKD is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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