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AO54 HXL

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

185,840 mi
Last recorded185,840 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 185,840 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 185,834 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 180,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 174,530 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 174,525 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 166,654 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 166,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 159,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2021 159,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock stop worn (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lock stop worn (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2020 155,001 miles

Offside Front fog inoperative

Fail 24 Sep 2020 155,000 miles

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

Offside Front fog inoperative

Pass 12 Sep 2019 149,966 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 141,413 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 141,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,807 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 113,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,734 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,734 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,380 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 88,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 80,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,053 miles

Front tyres worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,042 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,343 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,140 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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AO54 HXL is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AO54 HXL, 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 AO54 HXL registered?

AO54 HXL is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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