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BJ04 HMZ

2004 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 142,183 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 128,154 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge showing wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 126,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge showing wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 123,342 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,986 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 117,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 113,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 113,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 109,337 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,848 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 103,848 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 89,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,801 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,711 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 66,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,273 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 56,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,836 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 44,836 miles

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

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

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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BJ04 HMZ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ04 HMZ, 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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BJ04 HMZ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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