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GJ04 HWC

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,156 mi
Last recorded167,156 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 HWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 167,156 miles

Surface rust under the body

Fail 28 Jan 2026 167,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Faulty adjuster. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 161,463 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 154,407 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both anti roll bar drop links gaiter perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s repeater lamp showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 154,378 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 151,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 145,758 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 145,758 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 139,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 136,118 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 136,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,632 miles

Front Pads Low

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

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

Rear Exhaust Mounting Bracket Corroded/Weak

Fail 6 Mar 2019 129,632 miles

Front Pads Low

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Mounting Bracket Corroded/Weak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,853 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 122,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,872 miles

rear brake pads and discs deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2017 114,072 miles

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

rear brake pads and discs deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,093 miles

pas bottle was leaking-tightened hose @topped up fluid

Fail 2 Mar 2016 106,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

pas bottle was leaking-tightened hose @topped up fluid

Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,709 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 82,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,355 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,823 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,394 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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GJ04 HWC is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ04 HWC, 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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GJ04 HWC is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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