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MJ54 UMT

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,033 mi
Last recorded163,033 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 UMT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 163,033 miles

All shock absorbers corroded an in poor condition

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

Vehicle underside corroded in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2025 160,617 miles

Vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2024 157,184 miles

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

surface corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 5 Apr 2023 153,662 miles

both rear tyres cracked and in poor condition

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pipe steel ends in poor condition

front wish bone arm bushes worn and in poor condition

o/s headlamp aim poor

o/s headlamp in poor condition

rear suspension bushes worn

rear suspension corrded and in poor condition

slight wear on front discs

vehicle underside corrded / poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2023 153,598 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracked and in poor condition

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrsion forming on vehicle under side

front brake pipe steel ends in poor condition

front wish bone arm bushes worn and in poor condition

n/s front anti roll bar link worn

n/s rear brake hose twisted

o/s head lamp aim poor

o/s headlamp in poor condition

rear suspension bushes worn

rear suspension corrded and in poor condition

slight wear on front discs

Pass 28 Mar 2022 150,109 miles

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

Middle and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear position marker LED not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 146,716 miles

Mid and rear exhaust silencers corroded and in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 146,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Mid and rear exhaust silencers corroded and in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 145,389 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 145,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 139,364 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 139,361 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S AND O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 133,008 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST TAIL BOX SUPPORT BROKEN

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,911 miles

O/S/F HEAD BEAM IMAGE POOR

Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,251 miles

O/S/F POOR BEAM PATTERN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR TYRES LOW POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,409 miles

rear brake discs rusty & poor

Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,409 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty & poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres on 3mm tread and wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 63,016 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres on 3mm tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,503 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres getting low

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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MJ54 UMT is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 MJ54 UMT, 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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MJ54 UMT is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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