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B12 RNC

2004 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,072 mi
Last recorded190,072 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 RNC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 190,072 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

anti skid service reqd message showing but light operating correctly

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

srs service reqd message shown but light operating correctly

Fail 12 Mar 2020 190,071 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler breather to tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

anti skid service reqd message showing but light operating correctly

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

srs service reqd message shown but light operating correctly

Pass 1 Mar 2019 187,433 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2019 187,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn more on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Mar 2018 184,512 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 184,512 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 181,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak front ()

dampness at rear fuel pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2017 181,128 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended strut top (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak front ()

dampness at rear fuel pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 174,080 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 174,078 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 166,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 156,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 156,444 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 145,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 134,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 134,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 124,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2011 124,636 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 114,425 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 114,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,312 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 100,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,881 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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B12 RNC is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B12 RNC, 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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B12 RNC is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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