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LD54 VAM

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

197,987 mi
Last recorded197,987 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VAM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 197,987 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 197,939 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 195,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 195,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 188,992 miles

note parking brake near end of paw

Pass 25 Nov 2022 185,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 178,089 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 171,742 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 171,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 161,501 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 161,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 148,498 miles

both front tyres getting low.

front brake pads getting low.

rear brake discs badly corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 148,498 miles

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

both front tyres getting low.

front brake pads getting low.

rear brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 134,542 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,874 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 124,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,969 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 77,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,724 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,603 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,417 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,497 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,748 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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LD54 VAM is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LD54 VAM, 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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LD54 VAM is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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