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BD54 HCL

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,514 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 94,514 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,496 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just meets mot requirements

under shields fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2024 82,496 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just meets mot requirements

under shields fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,490 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,974 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 57,960 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 23,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 11,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 11,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 9,630 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 8,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 7,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 6,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 5,342 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 4,303 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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BD54 HCL is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HCL, 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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BD54 HCL is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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