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SL54 VDD

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,255 mi
Last recorded93,255 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VDD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 93,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2025 93,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,643 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,589 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 92,180 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 92,178 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy slightly reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 86,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,805 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 83,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front burning smell and smoke from Headlamp/Fog lamp area when lights on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,931 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 69,931 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2014 57,311 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,007 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 54,002 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,235 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,379 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 29,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,232 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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SL54 VDD is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SL54 VDD, 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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SL54 VDD is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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