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SP54 XFA

2004 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,512 mi
Last recorded164,512 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 XFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 164,512 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 164,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside park brake performance low

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 159,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 159,013 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack/pipes/unions (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both park brake performances low

Pass 4 Jan 2024 153,496 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 153,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 143,799 miles

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2022 143,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2021 135,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside slight water ingress in headlamp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 132,668 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,638 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still secure.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,482 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer support bracket corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,509 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 99,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,542 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,542 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,677 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,347 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,919 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,899 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,270 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 28,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,194 miles

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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SP54 XFA is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP54 XFA, 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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What year was SP54 XFA registered?

SP54 XFA is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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