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SN53 OPP

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,752 mi
Last recorded167,752 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 OPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 167,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 164,434 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related surface rust to underside

eco box loose but not likely to fall out

Fail 16 May 2024 164,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related surface rust to underside

eco box loose but not likely to fall out

Pass 27 Apr 2023 163,860 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 163,859 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 163,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 163,417 miles

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

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

handbrake effort close to fail limit

handbrake travel close to fail limit

Fail 20 Nov 2020 163,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

handbrake effort close to fail limit

handbrake travel close to fail limit

Pass 5 Apr 2019 158,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

parking brake just reached minimum brake effort

Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,757 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged slight misting (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cap seal starting to crack up

Pass 20 Feb 2016 151,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 149,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,402 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,387 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 115,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,300 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 99,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,876 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 79,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 Jan 2011 60,399 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 60,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

off side front tyre to be change soon near side rear tyre to be change soon

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,940 miles

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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SN53 OPP is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SN53 OPP, 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 SN53 OPP registered?

SN53 OPP is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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