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SV53 HEJ

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,584 mi
Last recorded149,584 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 149,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 138,389 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 137,035 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,359 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 132,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 130,267 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,210 miles

Nearside Lower plastic cover on sill

Offside Lower outer sill plastic cover

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2017 129,164 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Lower plastic cover on sill

Offside Lower outer sill plastic cover

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,140 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2016 125,140 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 118,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 113,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust main box in poor condition

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 113,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust main box in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

no towbar ball fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

main exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,529 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

main exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,663 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,709 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,822 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,099 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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SV53 HEJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV53 HEJ, 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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SV53 HEJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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