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GV54 KVB

2004 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,664 mi
Last recorded177,664 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 KVB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 177,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 172,649 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 168,268 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 163,068 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 157,554 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 148,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 148,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,805 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 139,745 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face , outer area (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, outer area (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 132,188 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face , outer area (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, outer area (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,642 miles

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

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

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,542 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre . outer tyre wall slight cuts

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside top edge of headlamp lens misty

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

Offside Front top edge of headlamp lens misty

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering pump , dark oil dampness behind pulley

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on edges

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

nearside outer rear brake disc slightly pitted and corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

rear tyres tread wearing low 3mm in places slight perishing on tread and walls

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre walls slight cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,713 miles

front number plate damaged

main lighting switch stiff to operate

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,805 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,589 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,875 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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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GV54 KVB is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 GV54 KVB, 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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GV54 KVB is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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