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YW53 CDV

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,485 mi
Last recorded129,485 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 CDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 129,485 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 124,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,812 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 116,845 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 116,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,522 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,766 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm ( front ) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 93,888 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm ( front ) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm ( front ) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,207 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,235 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 83,235 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,121 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,951 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,352 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,078 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,584 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,186 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,185 miles

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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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YW53 CDV is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 YW53 CDV, 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 YW53 CDV registered?

YW53 CDV is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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