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SP54 XEV

2004 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,483 mi
Last recorded110,483 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 XEV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,483 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 103,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,245 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Mar 2018 93,242 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,701 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,832 miles

slight play in o/s inner track rod

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,440 miles

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

front wishbone bushes are deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Fail 11 Nov 2015 83,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front wishbone bushes are deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,865 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,394 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XEV is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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