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VA53 WKY

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,447 mi
Last recorded123,447 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,447 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,621 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 116,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,281 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 111,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2015 104,100 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewall cut/damaged, no cords visible.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing.

Pass 15 May 2015 104,100 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewall cut/damaged, no cords visible.

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing.

Pass 8 May 2014 92,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 83,541 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 74,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 65,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2011 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,441 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,375 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,375 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,002 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 29,996 miles

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

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 WKY is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA53 WKY, 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 WKY is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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