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GF54 MVN

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

174,106 mi
Last recorded174,106 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 MVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 174,106 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 174,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 167,987 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 167,987 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,344 miles

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

Headlamp deflectors fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 154,628 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front 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 9 Dec 2019 151,305 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 151,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 139,781 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 139,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,167 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 135,166 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,475 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust jubilee clipped up

Rear tyres slight perishing

anti skid temporarily off

under car covered in oil

Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,474 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust jubilee clipped up

Rear tyres slight perishing

anti skid temporarily off

under car covered in oil

Pass 25 Aug 2015 122,556 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 106,018 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential has a major oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,892 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 67,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,094 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,094 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,799 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,819 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 33,819 miles

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

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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GF54 MVN is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF54 MVN, 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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GF54 MVN is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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