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HS53 EHP

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

222,363 mi
Last recorded222,363 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EHP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 222,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

headlamp washers work wipers intermittent advice checks

Fail 19 Apr 2016 222,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

headlamp washers work wipers intermittent advice checks

Fail 11 Apr 2016 222,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 222,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal on rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both poor/worn (2.4.G.2)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

engine and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

oil leak

play in os steering arm

stone chips in windscreen

under side and inner wheel arches muddy

Pass 12 Mar 2015 213,556 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 213,556 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 191,454 miles

one centre wheel cap missing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 191,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

car presented dirty!(number plate etc cleaned for purpose of testing)

handbrake travel high

offside rear tyre down to 2mm

one centre wheel cap missing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 169,523 miles

damage to nearside mirror surround

front discs worn

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

Fail 7 Mar 2013 169,523 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside mirror surround

front discs worn

near side rear tyre worn off on inner edge and down to 2mm and distorted,advise renewing asap

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 146,429 miles

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

noise detected on road test(tapley brake test),on right hand lock?

some handbrake travel

Fail 21 Mar 2012 146,429 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads look low,limited vision

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

noise detected on road test(tapley brake test),on right hand lock?

some handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,316 miles

damage to nearside mirror

rear exhaust brackets corroded

service light on

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,367 miles

slpght fading on rear number plate

Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,586 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,586 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 68,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,965 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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HS53 EHP is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HS53 EHP, 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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HS53 EHP is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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