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VA53 TJZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 TJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,240 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 118,093 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 113,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,363 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 111,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,371 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 107,371 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,200 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 99,199 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,124 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,247 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,118 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,114 miles

Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,474 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,100 miles

Engine cover and under-tray prevent full exam. of some testable items.

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 80,100 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine cover and under-tray prevent full exam. of some testable items.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,164 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 75,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,889 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Some noise from steering rack and pinion, no lost motion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2012 68,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Some noise from steering rack and pinion, no lost motion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,506 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on shoulder.

Some noise from rack and pinion steering assembly - no lost motion.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,749 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,633 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

slight wear nearside front tyre

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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VA53 TJZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VA53 TJZ, 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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VA53 TJZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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