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YE54 USZ

2004 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

231,262 mi
Last recorded231,262 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 USZ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 231,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 0.32% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 216,271 miles

condition of headlamp lenses

condition of rear number plate

condition offside cv boot

Fail 14 Aug 2018 216,253 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condition of headlamp lenses

condition of rear number plate

condition offside cv boot

Pass 22 Aug 2017 208,361 miles

front pads low

nsf tyre worn outer

Pass 26 Aug 2016 202,327 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 202,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 191,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 177,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 177,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 169,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 160,622 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 147,595 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 147,595 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 138,116 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in both steering rack ends pass and advise

Pass 21 Jan 2009 128,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 20 Dec 2007 118,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall but not showing any cords

How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?

Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,905
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
35,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,496
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7,523
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,408
Registration plate lamp not working 6,696
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YE54 USZ is a 2004 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Volvo 700 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE54 USZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 700 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE54 USZ registered?

YE54 USZ is a 2004 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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