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YL53 AVT

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,166 mi
Last recorded112,166 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,166 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 112,166 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,412 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 110,412 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,778 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 108,778 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,544 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 107,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,049 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,307 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 102,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 91,518 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 91,513 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 84,770 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,602 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 70,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,512 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 49,509 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,315 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,509 miles

Front n/s tyre has lots of damage but no cords visible

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,077 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,282 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 18,688 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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YL53 AVT is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL53 AVT, 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 YL53 AVT registered?

YL53 AVT is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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