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RR54 HES

2004 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

251,197 mi
Last recorded251,197 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR54 HES
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 251,197 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 242,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in zone’A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 242,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in zone’A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 237,422 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 237,421 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 231,097 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 227,938 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 223,860 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 223,860 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side No performance from either side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 213,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 213,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 205,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 202,934 miles

Park brake performance just achieves minimum effort

Pass 20 Nov 2015 192,516 miles

Both front lower arms, inner, forward bushes, have slight play

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 192,514 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lights have no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Both front lower arms, inner, forward bushes, have slight play

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 182,433 miles

Both headlights have reduced light output and deteriorated beam patterns, replacement required

Rear brake pads worn thin, disc in poor condition, replacement required

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 176,951 miles

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

Offside reartyre tread distorted but still within legal depth req

Pass 4 Jun 2013 160,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 150,154 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Under shield fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,157 miles

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,009 miles

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2008 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers poor performance

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers poor performance

Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,483 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,713 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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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RR54 HES is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RR54 HES, 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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RR54 HES is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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