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AO54 AVF

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 AVF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 127,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 119,564 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,503 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 98,365 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,288 miles

Excessive travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,883 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,205 miles

Central exhaust silencer is corroded and the outer skin is breaking away but not blowing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,493 miles

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,726 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,617 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,933 miles

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)

fuel filler flap hinge broken

head lamp wipers split

near side front and off side front control arm front bushs split

Fail 10 Aug 2010 55,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

fuel filler flap hinge broken

head lamp wipers split

near side front and off side front control arm front bushs split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,569 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre deteriorated

slight play/wear in n/s steering rack inner joint

slight play/wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,569 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/rear tyre deteriorated

slight play/wear in n/s steering rack inner joint

slight play/wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,764 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,831 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AO54 AVF is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 114,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO54 AVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO54 AVF registered?

AO54 AVF is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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