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SY53 MWL

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,863 mi
Last recorded33,863 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,863 miles

rear tyres slight uneven wear

hand brake close to no reserve travel

nearside mirror glass missing

slight play at offside front track rod end

Fail 22 Mar 2017 33,863 miles

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

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

hand brake close to no reserve travel

nearside mirror glass missing

rear tyres slight uneven wear

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,084 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 30,084 miles

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

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 30,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 29,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,122 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,660 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY53 MWL is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY53 MWL, 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 SY53 MWL registered?

SY53 MWL is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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