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SP54 HVV

2004 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,446 mi
Last recorded143,446 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HVV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,446 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 143,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 137,945 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 137,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 132,459 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 132,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 127,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 127,081 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,092 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 119,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,240 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,303 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,990 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 98,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,398 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 89,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 82,698 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake balance 24%

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,519 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,176 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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SP54 HVV is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SP54 HVV, 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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SP54 HVV is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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