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LG54 YBU

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,948 mi
Last recorded134,948 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 YBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 134,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 129,505 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 119,250 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 113,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,647 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,517 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 93,517 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,459 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,056 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 74,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,070 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,270 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,008 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,663 miles

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lipping around edges

o/s headlamp glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders tread showing small splits no cord showing

slight movement in steering rack rods

wear in o/s/f drop link

Fail 4 Nov 2010 42,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lipping around edges

o/s headlamp glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders tread showing small splits no cord showing

slight movement in steering rack rods

wear in o/s/f drop link

Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,650 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes are starting to split.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,650 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes are starting to split.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,382 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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LG54 YBU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LG54 YBU, 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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What year was LG54 YBU registered?

LG54 YBU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is LG54 YBU safe to buy?

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