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YD54 KPJ

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

181,998 mi
Last recorded181,998 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 KPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 181,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 181,992 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 174,339 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 174,339 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 159,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 159,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 132,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 132,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre seat belt buckle plastic housing damged

Fail 4 Nov 2014 106,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre seat belt buckle plastic housing damged

Pass 6 Nov 2013 101,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 88,943 miles

coolant level near minimum!!

nearside front washer not working but offside washer provide enough liquid to clear all windscreen!!

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge step tread!!

Fail 7 Nov 2012 88,943 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

coolant level near minimum!!

nearside front washer not working but offside washer provide enough liquid to clear all windscreen!!

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge step tread!!

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,219 miles

exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still adequately supported.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 82,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,876 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 71,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,907 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,907 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,695 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 51,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,221 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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YD54 KPJ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YD54 KPJ, 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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YD54 KPJ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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