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VA53 WKZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,129 mi
Last recorded162,129 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2023 162,129 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 155,802 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 153,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 150,550 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 150,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 147,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre sidewalls damaged but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Jan 2018 142,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,885 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

n/s/f wishbone front bush separating/weak

o/s headlamp beam pattern weak -condensation in headlamp

some judder on front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2016 134,830 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

engine stabiliser bush starting to split

slight n/s/f steering rack/rod play

some wear to front wishbone front bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2015 129,246 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust hanagars and rear silencer outer layer

nearside front indicator fading

slight judder both front footbrakes

upper engine stabilizer bush splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2014 124,639 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

Pass 4 Feb 2013 120,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 116,000 miles

both front wishobnes front bushes splitting/weak - recommend replace

corrosion to exhaust back box

cracking to fuel cap seal - recommend replace

Pass 14 Feb 2011 111,451 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting - espically n/s

cracking to fuel cap seal

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 2 Feb 2010 106,531 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 106,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 92,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 92,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 74,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,556 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 56,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WKZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKZ, 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 VA53 WKZ registered?

VA53 WKZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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