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KN54 RCO

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,831 mi
Last recorded166,831 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 RCO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 166,831 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake reading very low during test

Fail 4 Oct 2024 166,831 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r parking brake reading very low during test

Pass 29 Sep 2023 159,724 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 159,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 153,196 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2021 148,517 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 148,514 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 138,238 miles

Front headlights misty, beam not affected

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 138,238 miles

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

Front headlights misty, beam not affected

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 121,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,123 miles

slight play in both sides of the steering rack in the inner joints

Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,123 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both sides of the steering rack in the inner joints

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,585 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 94,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,838 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 84,838 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,825 miles

exhaust hanger near rear silencer has broken away - system still supported

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,332 miles

front pads worn thin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,152 miles

slight play in the n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,393 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 48,393 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,497 miles

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

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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KN54 RCO 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 66.7%.

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 KN54 RCO, 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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KN54 RCO is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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