CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP04 UYE

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

227,048 mi
Last recorded227,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UYE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 227,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 214,049 miles

Exhaust system corroded.2

Front brake pads and discs worn close to limit. 1

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread close to limit. 1

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. 1

Rear anti roll bar inner bushes deteriorated slightly. 3

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 214,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.2

Front brake pads and discs worn close to limit. 1

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread close to limit. 1

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit. 1

Rear anti roll bar inner bushes deteriorated slightly. 3

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 201,072 miles

5) Centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Both number plates deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2017 200,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2) Nearside front suspension arm inner rear bushes worn close to limit

5) Centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Both number plates deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 190,986 miles

2) Nearside front anti roll bar linkage worn close to limit

3) Centre exhaust box and rear mounting deteriorated

3) Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

4) Both number plates deteriorated

4) Nearside front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2016 190,986 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

2) Nearside front anti roll bar linkage worn close to limit

3) Centre exhaust box and rear mounting deteriorated

3) Rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

4) Both number plates deteriorated

4) Nearside front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2015 185,021 miles

(3) Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

(4) Both inner rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

(4) Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 185,021 miles

(3) Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

(4) Both inner rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

(4) Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 178,572 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded but not blowing.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 178,572 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Centre and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded but not blowing.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 171,070 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 158,400 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 158,400 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 124,060 miles

(1) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

(2) Inner bushes deteriorated close to limit on both front suspension arms.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 124,060 miles

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

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

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

(1) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

(2) Inner bushes deteriorated close to limit on both front suspension arms.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,535 miles

(3) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

(4) Rear anti roll bar link arms joints worn close to limit.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 55,547 miles

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

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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP04 UYE is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP04 UYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP04 UYE?

You can check the full history of AP04 UYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP04 UYE registered?

AP04 UYE is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is AP04 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 UYE shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP04 UYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP04 UYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.