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YM53 KYF

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,510 mi
Last recorded177,510 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KYF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 177,510 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket/mounting broken

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 177,510 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket/mounting broken

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 175,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 162,794 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 162,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 152,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,038 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 132,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres worn out on outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 132,600 miles

rear tyres worn out on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 129,976 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 129,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 120,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 115,298 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 115,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 105,145 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 105,145 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,655 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YM53 KYF is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey 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 YM53 KYF, 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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YM53 KYF is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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