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AU04 UFX

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,501 mi
Last recorded203,501 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 203,501 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 175,659 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 175,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 170,283 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 170,283 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Oct 2022 158,160 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 137,596 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting detached from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 114,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,982 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,950 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 63,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,017 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,357 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,431 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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AU04 UFX is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU04 UFX, 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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AU04 UFX is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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