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VU54 AOT

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,465 mi
Last recorded172,465 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 AOT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 172,465 miles

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

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

osf headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted

Fail 18 Oct 2022 172,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image present due to headlight (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

osf headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 167,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 159,870 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 159,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 154,964 miles

Front TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 154,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOLT MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED & CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED & CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 154,572 miles

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

excessive oil leaks

Fail 1 Sep 2017 154,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed fractured (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

excessive oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2016 149,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 138,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 125,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 109,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,538 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,682 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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VU54 AOT is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU54 AOT, 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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VU54 AOT is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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