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SW54 DPN

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,307 mi
Last recorded153,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 DPN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 153,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 149,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 144,628 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2023 139,301 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 139,301 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 131,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 112,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,647 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 87,633 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

AWD not working

Front corrosion on brake discs

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

Nearside headlight lens cloudy

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside headlight lens cloudy

headlight washers not working

Fail 24 Nov 2014 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,383 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,230 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 71,537 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,087 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,699 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,592 miles

advise small dent n/s/r door

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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SW54 DPN is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW54 DPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW54 DPN registered?

SW54 DPN is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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