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SL54 VDN

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

173,956 mi
Last recorded173,956 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VDN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 173,956 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 172,196 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 170,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 166,697 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 171,807 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 171,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 158,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 158,620 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 157,519 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 154,906 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 154,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 148,355 miles

Exhaust cladding corroded and torn

Fail 25 Aug 2017 148,355 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust cladding corroded and torn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 139,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,206 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2014 118,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,358 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 107,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,133 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,640 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,820 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 70,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R Brake disc pitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,205 miles

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

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 VDN is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VDN, 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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What year was SL54 VDN registered?

SL54 VDN is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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