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RJ54 VTV

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,090 mi
Last recorded199,090 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VTV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 199,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 196,496 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 196,495 miles

Position lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 194,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 189,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 183,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 178,367 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front dim (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service lamp lit

Pass 26 Oct 2016 172,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake lever travel

Fail 24 Oct 2016 172,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb fault... HID (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake lever travel

Pass 16 Oct 2015 165,892 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 166,865 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr & nsg worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 159,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 159,497 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 151,207 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 151,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 138,529 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 138,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 126,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 115,426 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,465 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 72,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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RJ54 VTV is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RJ54 VTV, 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 RJ54 VTV registered?

RJ54 VTV is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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