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HN54 MLO

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,080 mi
Last recorded136,080 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 MLO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 136,080 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,506 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 130,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 123,025 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 119,727 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 116,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 111,375 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Fail 29 Apr 2019 111,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling device seized and detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp Washers not working

Pass 22 May 2018 101,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 95,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 95,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush to front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush to front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamps will not remain on full beam Switch faulty

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,791 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 72,159 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 72,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,798 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 42,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,440 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,997 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

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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HN54 MLO is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HN54 MLO, 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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HN54 MLO is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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