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OV54 XWH

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,318 mi
Last recorded122,318 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XWH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount pegs detached and exhaust supported on floor brace (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount peg corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction with tow socket attached (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 112,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount pegs detached and exhaust supported on floor brace (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount peg corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction with tow socket attached (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,942 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,511 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 107,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,204 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 97,089 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 97,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,611 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 94,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 91,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,437 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,791 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 74,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,442 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,627 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,896 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XWH is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XWH, 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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What year was OV54 XWH registered?

OV54 XWH is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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