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AU54 KPJ

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

241,523 mi
Last recorded241,523 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 241,523 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 241,395 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 194,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 182,848 miles

Offside Rear Upper arm slight play in bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2023 182,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper arm slight play in bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2022 164,351 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2022 163,883 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both wrong image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2021 151,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 146,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 140,692 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,732 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 101,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 84,858 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes starting to crack .

Both rear tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/r .

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 84,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front lower arm inner bushes starting to crack .

Both rear tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/r .

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Worn front discs close to limits .

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,795 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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AU54 KPJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU54 KPJ, 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 AU54 KPJ registered?

AU54 KPJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is AU54 KPJ safe to buy?

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