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SK54 HSE

2004 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,213 mi
Last recorded109,213 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 HSE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 109,213 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion to body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 109,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion to body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 102,300 miles

general age related corrosion to chassis and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2024 97,104 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f foglight inop

Fail 26 Apr 2024 97,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f foglight inop

Pass 17 Apr 2023 96,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,852 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 96,852 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,402 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 96,398 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,996 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,679 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,756 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,983 miles

Exhaust centre and tail sections corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,983 miles

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

Exhaust centre and tail sections corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,912 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,174 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,314 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,767 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 31,764 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SK54 HSE is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SK54 HSE, 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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SK54 HSE is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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