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LC54 VEM

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

188,336 mi
Last recorded188,336 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VEM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 188,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 183,215 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 183,127 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 174,412 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 174,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 167,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 155,730 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 150,270 miles

power steering fluid low

Pass 3 Jan 2020 144,843 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 125,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,277 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to n/s/f tyre - outer sidewall, no cords or structure exposed

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,994 miles

osr seat belt checked with child seat in situ

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,845 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 39,845 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,837 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 30,837 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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LC54 VEM is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LC54 VEM, 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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LC54 VEM is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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