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VN54 LHU

2004 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

112,099 mi
Last recorded112,099 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 LHU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,099 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 109,801 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 109,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light illuminated (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit mean value 3.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 107,472 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 107,465 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,722 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,527 miles

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,054 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 91,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,090 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 75,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,689 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,554 miles

Front and rear discs rusty.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,681 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,681 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,772 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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VN54 LHU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 VN54 LHU, 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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What year was VN54 LHU registered?

VN54 LHU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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