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RA54 RVT

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

241,769 mi
Last recorded241,769 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 RVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 241,769 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 222,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 205,650 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 205,650 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 190,502 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 20 Jul 2016 177,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 170,996 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 170,995 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2014 161,834 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 149,278 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 136,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 136,713 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,949 miles

brake pedal rubber warn

near side rear lamp broken not showing white light to rear

Pass 20 May 2010 85,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 85,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 70,524 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 70,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,457 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RA54 RVT is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RA54 RVT, 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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RA54 RVT is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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