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AE54 XCX

2004 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,631 mi
Last recorded201,631 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 201,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 196,202 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 196,202 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 196,201 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 184,181 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 178,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 175,775 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 175,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 174,242 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 171,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 168,614 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 168,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 166,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 162,831 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 162,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 157,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 148,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 134,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 122,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,500 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 106,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 106,842 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 101,870 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,365 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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AE54 XCX is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE54 XCX, 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 AE54 XCX registered?

AE54 XCX is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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