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LR54 DYO

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 DYO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 77,498 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 74,361 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,275 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,961 miles

Exhaust Mountings corroded

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

Offside Front Sub-frame 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))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,408 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Brake discs slightly pitted & corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 62,509 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,765 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre flat pressure reset before test

Fail 9 Oct 2017 53,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre flat pressure reset before test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,264 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 44,170 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber support (metal) clamp snapped off pipe (second from rear) (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf and osf (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure osf rear bolt/bush bolt not securely tightened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nsf indicator slightly discoloured

power steering fluid reservoir and hose from reservoir to pump damp

undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,999 miles

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)

advice near side and off side rear link bars

advice near side front lower ball joint dust rubber cover

Fail 5 Aug 2014 37,999 miles

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

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

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

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

advice near side and off side rear link bars

advice near side front lower ball joint dust rubber cover

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,128 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,991 miles

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

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

advice exhaust system.

advice near side and off side front anti roll bar mount. bushes.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

advice exhaust system.

advice near side and off side front anti roll bar mount. bushes.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 21,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,991 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2010 19,812 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 19,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advice hand brake travel.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,156 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 17,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 10 Oct 2008 13,637 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 13,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high.(pass and advise)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LR54 DYO is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol 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 LR54 DYO, 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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LR54 DYO is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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