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YC54 XCP

2004 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

237,526 mi
Last recorded237,526 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 XCP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 237,526 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 237,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 230,405 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses faded!! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering ????/ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play!!! ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 223,493 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 213,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 206,234 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread pattern out of shape

handbrake mech, requires adjustment

Pass 24 Dec 2020 196,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 196,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 190,570 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2018 185,853 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 173,714 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 157,625 miles

front discs lipped

front no plate very poor

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 146,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 134,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses fading

Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,846 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2013 122,792 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,785 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 109,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,922 miles

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 10 Nov 2009 68,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,793 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,309 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YC54 XCP is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 XCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC54 XCP is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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