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YS53 UFP

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,020 mi
Last recorded161,020 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 161,020 miles

Oil leak excessive ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 161,019 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm extremely close to cords on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm extremely close to cords on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak excessive ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 153,778 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 153,778 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 146,058 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Jan 2016 146,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,157 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 138,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,662 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 127,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 111,910 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 119,073 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,544 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,544 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f wiper slight split on end

Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,053 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,080 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

o/s/f indicator showing slight discoloration

o/s/r upper side light inop

oil misting around no 2 injector

power steering resevoir showing oil leak and unit is swollen

slight fluffing along o/s/f seat belt

slight movement in front drop links

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,080 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear tyres differant makes

o/s/f indicator showing slight discoloration

o/s/r upper side light inop

oil misting around no 2 injector

power steering resevoir showing oil leak and unit is swollen

slight fluffing along o/s/f seat belt

slight movement in front drop links

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,342 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 68,342 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,654 miles

front no plate showing tarnish

front pads wearing low

movement in front drop links

movement in steering rack rods

rear discs showing heavy scoring

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,248 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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YS53 UFP is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YS53 UFP, 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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YS53 UFP is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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