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DG54 UHR

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

221,756 mi
Last recorded221,756 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 UHR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 221,756 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper top engine mount weak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 212,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 212,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 209,295 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 209,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 204,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 198,998 miles

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

offside and nearside front head light lenses need cleaning poor pattern

Pass 9 Nov 2020 193,158 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 193,146 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 191,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 189,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 184,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 177,770 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 177,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 171,751 miles

Offside Rack end play

Fail 30 Sep 2015 171,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rack end play

Pass 10 Sep 2014 167,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 160,346 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 160,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 152,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 141,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 127,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 108,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 86,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,037 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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DG54 UHR is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 DG54 UHR, 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 DG54 UHR registered?

DG54 UHR is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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