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GL04 WVX

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

109,194 mi
Last recorded109,194 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 WVX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 109,194 miles

covers restricting inspection

Fail 5 May 2026 109,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers restricting inspection

Pass 9 May 2025 106,118 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 106,118 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 101,901 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 30 Apr 2024 101,899 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 May 2023 98,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 87,293 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 77,062 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 77,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,501 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,352 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,344 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,119 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,433 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 52,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,684 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 41,684 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,434 miles

both front lower arm front bushes have medium play

Fail 15 Jan 2011 39,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,253 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,854 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,213 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 23,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,711 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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GL04 WVX is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GL04 WVX, 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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What year was GL04 WVX registered?

GL04 WVX is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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