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SC54 OFH

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,642 mi
Last recorded173,642 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 OFH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 173,642 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 173,271 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit headlamp (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 164,433 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 7 Mar 2018 164,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake condition (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal on metal with brake pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 158,913 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre section deteriated

headlights have only just got beam patterns

parking brake efficiency only just passed (16%)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 158,891 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre section deteriated

headlights have only just got beam patterns

parking brake efficiency only just passed (16%)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 151,690 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust deteriated

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 151,690 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust deteriated

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,544 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 139,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 127,054 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 127,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

FRONT FOG N/W NOISE AT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Pass 15 May 2012 112,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust bracket slight corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 112,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust bracket slight corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 99,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 85,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,849 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,849 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,649 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,649 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SC54 OFH is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SC54 OFH, 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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SC54 OFH is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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