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SO53 WGD

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,913 mi
Last recorded189,913 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 WGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 189,913 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 179,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 179,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 159,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 159,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 142,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 142,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,918 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 124,830 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 104,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 104,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 82,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,922 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 62,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,706 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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SO53 WGD is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO53 WGD, 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 SO53 WGD registered?

SO53 WGD is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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