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HJ54 FWK

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

191,653 mi
Last recorded191,653 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FWK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 191,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 187,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 187,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 183,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 179,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 175,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 163,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 163,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 151,879 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,049 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 136,619 miles

Both rear light lenes damaged but not showing white light

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,183 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2015 129,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 121,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fited obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 17 Sep 2014 121,763 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fited obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is perishing in tread area!

offside rear tyre is perishing in tread area!

yellow warning triangle lit up in dashboard!

Fail 17 Sep 2013 110,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is perishing in tread area!

offside rear tyre is perishing in tread area!

yellow warning triangle lit up in dashboard!

Pass 12 Sep 2012 99,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,760 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 84,760 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,043 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad word

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,647 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

o/s marker light n/w

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,818 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,818 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,565 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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HJ54 FWK is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 HJ54 FWK, 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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HJ54 FWK is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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