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YL53 RUW

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,401 mi
Last recorded240,401 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 RUW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 240,401 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 240,231 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

suspension weak

Pass 16 Jan 2020 231,456 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2018 221,937 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 19 Dec 2018 221,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

trigger point not met

Pass 8 Jan 2018 214,633 miles

accident damage to vehicle

front indicators faded

long travel on handbrake

sill covers and under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Jan 2017 204,702 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill cover fitted and trigger point not met

Pass 19 Jan 2016 194,280 miles

damage to n/s/r door

Fail 12 Jan 2016 194,068 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to n/s/r door

Pass 23 Jan 2015 185,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 176,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 167,027 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 167,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 157,935 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 149,442 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting braket is broken but exhaust is still sapported by another

Fail 15 Jan 2010 132,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 132,818 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 115,624 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 103,266 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 103,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,278 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 RUW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

YL53 RUW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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