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YL53 RVC

2004 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,175 mi
Last recorded186,175 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 186,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 177,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 177,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

All front and rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Exhaust rear silencer & mounting corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R wheel bearing not tested

O/S/F tyre 4mm

O/S/R tyre 2mm

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc are badly corroded

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

Rear seat belts slow to recoil

Stone chip on the O/S headlight lens

The vehicles engine does not appear to rev correctly (Max Limit) when conducting the diesel emission test

front & rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Nov 2015 174,474 miles

Front steering bump stops slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 163,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 163,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 156,731 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 156,627 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 149,094 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 140,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 140,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 130,430 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 130,430 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 121,755 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,755 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 113,290 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 113,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 92,855 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 RVC is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

YL53 RVC is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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