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SM54 WVC

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

199,687 mi
Last recorded199,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 WVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 199,687 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 199,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 189,827 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 189,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 189,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 189,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 182,792 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 182,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 179,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 176,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 172,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 168,056 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 163,320 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 157,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 148,375 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 148,375 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

o/s rear lamp 1 bulb inop

rear discs worn

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

h/brake feels siezed

n/s h/lamp beam pattern poor

Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,795 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s h/lamp poor

Fail 20 Nov 2015 137,795 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s h/lamp poor

Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 126,567 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 116,116 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 116,116 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,463 miles

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

exhust peeling

nsf osf side markers inop

Fail 23 Nov 2012 105,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhust peeling

nsf osf side markers inop

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 81,707 miles

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

o/s slashgaurd insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2010 81,707 miles

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

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

o/s slashgaurd insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,165 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 57,165 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,123 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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SM54 WVC is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SM54 WVC, 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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SM54 WVC is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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