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SH53 GJX

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

389,696 mi
Last recorded389,696 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 389,696 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 389,696 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 388,087 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 388,087 miles

Inner Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 387,109 miles

all discs showing corrosion and scoring

all suspension and brake parts corroded

chips in windscreen

dip lights at lowest settings

engine oil leak [dripping]

has cam belt ever been replaced?

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/f door check strap worn

o/s/f wheel inner rim showing slight damage

oil leak around cam box cover

oil misting around power steering resevoir

plastic sills

poly v belt heavily cracked

rear seat belts slow to return

rear upper side lights in-op

slight wear showing in n/s/f drop link

srs light on

top engine mount broken

Fail 9 Jan 2013 387,109 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

all discs showing corrosion and scoring

all suspension and brake parts corroded

chips in windscreen

dip lights at lowest settings

engine oil leak [dripping]

has cam belt ever been replaced?

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/f door check strap worn

o/s/f wheel inner rim showing slight damage

oil leak around cam box cover

oil misting around power steering resevoir

plastic sills

poly v belt heavily cracked

rear seat belts slow to return

rear upper side lights in-op

slight wear showing in n/s/f drop link

srs light on

top engine mount broken

Pass 16 Dec 2011 384,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil springs rusty

off side front tyre worn on inside

oil leak

rear anti roll bar rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 382,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

discs worn

off side front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 371,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 354,934 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 354,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 293,712 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 188,551 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.N/S/F head lamp glass damaged.

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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SH53 GJX is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH53 GJX, 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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What year was SH53 GJX registered?

SH53 GJX is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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