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WD53 EVB

2004 Volvo V70

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,141 mi
Last recorded170,141 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 EVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 170,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 170,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 165,061 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 165,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Screw in tread. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,352 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 159,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Track rod end lose! (2.1.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 152,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flight wear on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 146,573 miles

Exhaust center silencer outer skin slight corrosion.

Fail 4 Dec 2021 146,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust center silencer outer skin slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 141,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 137,237 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 127,751 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,706 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,212 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,553 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 93,033 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust weak with corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,433 miles

Rear exhaust box mounts slightly weak with corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2012 78,433 miles

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

Rear exhaust box mounts slightly weak with corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,315 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 46,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,005 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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WD53 EVB is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WD53 EVB, 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 WD53 EVB registered?

WD53 EVB is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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The MOT history for WD53 EVB shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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