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WF53 VHE

2004 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,892 mi
Last recorded118,892 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 VHE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 118,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 116,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,457 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 113,457 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,928 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 109,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,183 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,304 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 105,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,455 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,165 miles

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,071 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,572 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,278 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 56,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,345 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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WF53 VHE is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF53 VHE, 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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WF53 VHE is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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