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RF54 GVG

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,378 mi
Last recorded230,378 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GVG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 230,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 230,376 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 221,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 212,430 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2021 202,765 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 194,633 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 194,576 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 186,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 177,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 167,848 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 162,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 155,272 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 155,271 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 150,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 142,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 132,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 112,962 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,245 miles

wear in front wishbones front bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2009 76,083 miles

stonechips in windscreen zone a

Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,819 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,024 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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RF54 GVG 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 85.7%.

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 RF54 GVG, 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 RF54 GVG registered?

RF54 GVG is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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