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YL53 FOA

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

249,118 mi
Last recorded249,118 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 FOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 249,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 248,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 238,388 miles

Front both tyres worn on shoulders

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 May 2016 238,387 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm inner joint has excessive play (offside) (2.2.A.1b)

Front both tyres worn on shoulders

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 230,048 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 217,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front track rod play in ball joint bearing

Fail 15 May 2014 217,276 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 205,513 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 205,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 195,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hoses perrishing esp. nearside. Consider replacing?

Power steering reservoir hose/clip sweating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear/corrosion around front brake discs inner surfaces

Fail 11 May 2012 195,847 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake hoses perrishing esp. nearside. Consider replacing?

Power steering reservoir hose/clip sweating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear/corrosion around front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 23 May 2011 186,220 miles

Front brakes imballance approaching limits

Nearside front ball joint rubber split

Offside rear upper side light inop

Slight perrishing- front brake hoses

Fail 20 May 2011 186,220 miles

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

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

Front brakes imballance approaching limits

Nearside front ball joint rubber split

Offside rear upper side light inop

Slight perrishing- front brake hoses

Pass 22 Apr 2010 174,853 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)

o/s hand brake performance & lever travel

Pass 12 Mar 2009 150,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 123,938 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 96,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 96,049 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 FOA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

YL53 FOA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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