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KD54 PVL

2004 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,078 mi
Last recorded224,078 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 PVL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 224,078 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

centre of rear tow bar corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower shock absorber lower bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm bush perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded/ and mounting corroded/ thinned

Fail 27 Dec 2024 224,076 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

centre of rear tow bar corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower shock absorber lower bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm bush perished slightly

rear exhaust corroded/ and mounting corroded/ thinned

Pass 21 Sep 2023 217,015 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber lower bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm bushes perished slightly

rear exhaust and rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

tow bar corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 217,015 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing cracked/ damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension shock absorber lower bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm bushes perished slightly

rear exhaust and rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly

tow bar corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 204,303 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes perished slightly

o/s/r brake pipe union into brake hose corroded slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2022 204,313 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes perished slightly

o/s/r brake pipe union into brake hose corroded slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2021 192,685 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 192,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 185,078 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 185,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 177,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 166,336 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 154,148 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,457 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 142,457 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 132,122 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,239 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,608 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,355 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,810 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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KD54 PVL is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KD54 PVL, 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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KD54 PVL is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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