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MT54 MDJ

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

211,983 mi
Last recorded211,983 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 MDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 211,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 211,983 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 207,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2024 207,276 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust back box hanger corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 202,020 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 202,020 miles

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

Central Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 195,922 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 190,500 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 184,021 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 172,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 156,540 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both sides bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 145,799 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 145,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 139,853 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 139,853 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 131,935 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 131,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 125,470 miles

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

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

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

nsr parking light inop

osf headlamp has condensation in it.

osf parking light inop

Pass 20 Dec 2014 125,470 miles

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

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

nsr parking light inop

osf headlamp has condensation in it.

osf parking light inop

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 109,808 miles

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

long travel at handbrake

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,747 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 99,744 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,359 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,608 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 61,149 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

long travel in hand brake lever

Fail 29 Dec 2008 61,149 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

long travel in hand brake lever

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,203 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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MT54 MDJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MT54 MDJ, 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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MT54 MDJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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