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WG53 VRN

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,863 mi
Last recorded226,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 226,863 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 216,160 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 214,017 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 209,118 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 209,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 206,124 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 206,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 203,217 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 196,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 188,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 184,634 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 182,805 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 182,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 179,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 176,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 173,088 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 164,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 150,371 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 150,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 137,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust tail pipe mounting broken

Pass 19 Jan 2009 122,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 107,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,995 miles

rear brake disc in poor condition

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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WG53 VRN is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WG53 VRN, 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 WG53 VRN registered?

WG53 VRN is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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