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OV54 UDW

2004 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,350 mi
Last recorded169,350 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 UDW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 169,350 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 164,104 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 156,421 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,117 miles

Parking brake performance requirements only just met, will need further adjustment or repair.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 147,117 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake performance requirements only just met, will need further adjustment or repair.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,212 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,785 miles

Engine under-tray fitted limiting view of some components

Fail 6 Jan 2020 119,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine under-tray fitted limiting view of some components

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 114,316 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 24 Oct 2017 108,127 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 108,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,833 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust mount at rear snapped

Fail 20 Oct 2016 99,833 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust mount at rear snapped

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,749 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 84,967 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,112 miles

slight play in n/s steering

Fail 12 Oct 2010 51,051 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,051 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 42,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,080 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,833 miles

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

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

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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OV54 UDW is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 OV54 UDW, 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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OV54 UDW is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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