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SE53 HWH

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,392 mi
Last recorded141,392 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 HWH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 141,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,817 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,088 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,153 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,433 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 115,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,895 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 107,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 64,381 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,381 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,061 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,473 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,473 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 May 2008 32,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise nearside front tyre punctured and starting to split on inner wall

Pass 29 May 2008 32,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside front tyre punctured and starting to split on inner wall

Fail 19 Jun 2007 22,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,031 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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SE53 HWH is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SE53 HWH, 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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SE53 HWH is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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