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RY54 EKC

2004 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

191,079 mi
Last recorded191,079 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 EKC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 191,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 182,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 174,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 167,128 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 157,724 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test

Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive component is covered by under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering some components for inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,933 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 133,737 miles

Central exhaust silencer badly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 121,206 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,078 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,133 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,586 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,674 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,077 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,377 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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RY54 EKC is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RY54 EKC, 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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RY54 EKC is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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