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YL53 SYW

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,511 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,573 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 69,572 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,102 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust corroded

fuel cap sealing device perished - advise replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,121 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,291 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,007 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

one exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,246 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread.

Child seat n/s/r

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

slight fade both front indicators

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

one rear exhaust mounting broken /both front tyres getting low on tread centre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,547 miles

N/S washer jet poor

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 53,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S washer jet poor

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,445 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,316 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,545 miles

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

outer sills covered

underside of vehicle coated in mud

Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 29,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,978 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 SYW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 SYW registered?

YL53 SYW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YL53 SYW safe to buy?

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