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WM53 LEJ

2004 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,383 mi
Last recorded145,383 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 145,383 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 145,383 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,504 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 137,445 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,490 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 128,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides void of tread on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 126,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides void of tread on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,841 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 115,841 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r brake stuck on(binding) (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,448 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 106,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,816 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,616 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,424 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 80,424 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 74,625 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,625 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,954 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 63,954 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,710 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,231 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,454 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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WM53 LEJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WM53 LEJ, 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 WM53 LEJ registered?

WM53 LEJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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