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2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,458 mi
Last recorded130,458 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 FM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 130,458 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake efficiency (18%) is just above the minimum required to pass an MOT (16%)

Rear handbrake is near the end of it's reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2025 129,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded although system is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

Pass 30 May 2024 127,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded but system is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

trimming doesn't allow a check of towbar

Pass 13 Jun 2023 126,164 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded although system is securely mounted

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,840 miles

Rear reversing light doesn't work but not testable on this age of car

Rear towball not fitted at time of test

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective supporting hanger is corroded although system is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust supporting hanger is rusty although the system is securely mounted

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 17 Nov 2018 116,733 miles

Central centre exhaust joint and silencer are corroded although the system is securely mounted

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

sweat at fuel filler pipe but no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,829 miles

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

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

centre exhaust joint and rear supporting hanger are corroded although the system is securely mounted

power steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

Fail 6 Nov 2017 111,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust joint and rear supporting hanger are corroded although the system is securely mounted

power steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of fluid level

Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,493 miles

Nearside 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)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine bay covers don't allow a full check of some parts

vehicle undertray doesn't a full check of some parts

Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre exhaust section is corroded although the system is securely mounted

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine cover doesn't allow a full inspection of some components

towball not fitted at the time of the test

undertray doesn't allow a full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

rear exhaust supporting hanger & centre exhaust silencer are both corroded although the system is securely mounted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer shows some corrosion but is securely mounted

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

detachable towbar wasn't fitted at the time of the test

sweat at the power steering hose although no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,593 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,479 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,261 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 47,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone/front bushes splitting and deteriorating.could cause adverse tyre wear.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,027 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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13 FM is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 13 FM, 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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13 FM is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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