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YL53 FOC

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

209,639 mi
Last recorded209,639 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 FOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 209,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2022 209,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 208,382 miles

handbrake efficacy on the limit ( nearside rear effort lower than offside rear )

rear springs corroded

rear tyres worn out on inner edge and cuts (no cords exposed at time of test but advise renewing asap)

reverse gear application problem

Pass 20 Mar 2020 206,539 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel of inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 206,505 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel of inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 202,652 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Mar 2018 198,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward mount (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush forward mount (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 191,447 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 182,024 miles

play in rear roll bar bushes

slight play in O/s rack end joint

Pass 13 Mar 2015 172,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

play in rear roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2014 159,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

slight play in o/s steering drag link

Fail 12 Mar 2014 159,172 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

slight play in o/s steering drag link

Pass 8 Mar 2013 146,872 miles

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

offside handbrake weak effort

Pass 2 Mar 2012 134,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,548 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm

engine undertray fitted

front and rear tyres worn unevenly

front registration plate cracked slightly

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r brake noisy when wheel spun - suspect handbrake shoes out of adjustment

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,432 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2009 96,367 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre depth getting low on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,991 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 84,530 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear floor damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,530 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear floor damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,240 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 FOC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOC, 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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YL53 FOC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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