2004 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · FP54 XCY
2004 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 286,405 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 286,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP54 XCY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 286,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP54 XCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo Xc70 (FP54 XCY) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FP54 XCY Mileage History
- 21/10/2022283,077 mi
- 04/11/2022283,078 mi+1 mi
- 29/11/2023286,405 mi+3,327 mi
- 29/11/2023286,405 mi
Average of roughly 3,006 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The XC70 can quietly lose drive to the rear axle through worn angle gears, DEM faults or neglected Haldex servicing.
- AW55 automatic gearbox flareSerious
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