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NG54 EXN

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

263,682 mi
Last recorded263,682 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 EXN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 263,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Slight brake drag felt by hand. Possibly park brake.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 260,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder bald, 2 to 4mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder bald, 3 to 4mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 254,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 247,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm semi-trailing, front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm semi-trailing, front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 237,414 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded and split open, no leaks.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner main tread and inner shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 231,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 222,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 213,048 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken but light working.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge at 2mm and 3mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 202,598 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Damaged at corner causing slight delamination (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 188,477 miles

Exhaust mounting at tailpipe broken but exhaust secure.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 175,203 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

poor vision from obligatory mirror..

Fail 4 Mar 2015 175,203 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

poor vision from obligatory mirror..

Pass 21 Sep 2013 147,683 miles

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

N/S/F McPherson strut top mount noisy (creaking) when turned.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 126,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,429 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,806 miles

nearside rear upper side light bulb not working

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,762 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

wear/corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,226 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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NG54 EXN is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NG54 EXN, 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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NG54 EXN is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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