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BD54 HBU

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,211 mi
Last recorded151,211 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 HBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 151,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,040 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 127,281 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 120,753 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 107,952 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 100,051 miles

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 13 Jun 2014 83,950 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,688 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,928 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,131 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,387 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 21,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,027 miles

slight corrosion and pitting to all 4x brake discs

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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BD54 HBU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD54 HBU, 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 BD54 HBU registered?

BD54 HBU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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