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GJ54 UKN

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

315,061 mi
Last recorded315,061 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 UKN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 315,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 298,855 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 298,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 281,891 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 281,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 267,414 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 267,406 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 254,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side pipes coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose at pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 249,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 249,686 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 246,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded/splitting

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 246,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter detached from steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded/splitting

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 246,345 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 241,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2018 236,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 231,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 227,785 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 210,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 199,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside main beam has scattered image

offside front amber side marker not working

Pass 3 Jan 2013 190,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 170,690 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 169,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 145,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 115,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 86,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,345 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,636 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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GJ54 UKN is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ54 UKN, 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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GJ54 UKN is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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