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OY54 TDX

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

174,001 mi
Last recorded174,001 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 TDX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 174,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 163,341 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 163,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 152,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 142,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 137,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 137,983 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not fastening (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,341 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 136,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 134,719 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 134,719 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,681 miles

offside front end marker light not working

Fail 9 Aug 2018 131,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front end marker light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2017 127,338 miles

clicking noise on front drive shafts

door mirrors in poor condition

headlight lenses deteriorated

parking brake low in effort

windscreen slightly scoured

Fail 15 Aug 2017 127,338 miles

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

clicking noise on front drive shafts

door mirrors in poor condition

headlight lenses deteriorated

parking brake low in effort

windscreen slightly scoured

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,051 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating

nearside door mirror in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2016 123,051 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

headlight lenses deteriorating

nearside door mirror in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,526 miles

nearside door mirror in poor condition

offside door mirror loose

offside front side marker light not working

parking brake low in effort

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,474 miles

nearside door mirror in poor condition

rear number plate loose on nearside fixing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 111,474 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nearside door mirror in poor condition

rear number plate loose on nearside fixing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake dragging, advise attention

offside front side marker light out

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,880 miles

nearside rear brake dragging, advise attention

offside front side marker light out

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,352 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads getting low

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,811 miles

front position lights dim

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,657 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,656 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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OY54 TDX is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OY54 TDX, 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 OY54 TDX registered?

OY54 TDX is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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