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SM54 XPT

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

213,014 mi
Last recorded213,014 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 213,014 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 213,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 203,996 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear noise when wheel rotated.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 191,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 191,311 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 181,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray oily.

Fail 22 Feb 2021 181,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray oily.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 171,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 156,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 143,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer amber side marker not working

Steering rack has slight play internally

Fail 4 Nov 2017 143,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer amber side marker not working

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

Steering rack has slight play internally

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,224 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 124,224 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb was fitted. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view on the road prior to test.

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall.

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,312 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,664 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,729 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,003 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,941 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,396 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,195 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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SM54 XPT is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM54 XPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM54 XPT is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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