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AF04 XLZ

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,033 mi
Last recorded103,033 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,033 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,624 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre void of tread on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2021 88,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre void of tread on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,688 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 74,688 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 70,624 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 3 May 2018 70,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,201 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,411 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 52,298 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,176 miles

Car has plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated/tearing but forming seal ok at time of test

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing & offside smearing slightly when tested

Oil leak with fluid residue on gearbox

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

Pass 8 May 2014 36,092 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2013 34,346 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2012 32,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,400 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,819 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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AF04 XLZ is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AF04 XLZ, 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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AF04 XLZ is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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