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GP04 XHS

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 XHS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,719 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 78,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 70,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 68,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 68,049 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlight vibrating

Offside Front leak from power steering reservoir or feed pipe (slight)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector vibrating

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 67,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector vibrating

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,137 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 66,137 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 63,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Os headlamp reflector vibrates

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage dump around bottle (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on 2mm [215-65-16

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,540 miles

Handbrake travel is high

Os headlamp reflector vibrates

Pass 23 May 2016 57,185 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop links have movement

Front pads appear low and discs have a lip

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,237 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 2mm

Both rear anti roll bar drop links have movement

Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,237 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 2mm

Both rear anti roll bar drop links have movement

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,627 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop links have movement

Os front lower arm front bush has movement

Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,624 miles

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

Both rear anti roll bar drop links have movement

Os front lower arm front bush has movement

Fail 4 Jun 2013 46,619 miles

Headlamp wipers not working when operated.Advise investigation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight movement in Offside front outer and inner track rod

Slight movement in both rear anti rollbar links

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,619 miles

Headlamp wipers not working when operated.Advise investigation

Slight movement in Offside front outer and inner track rod

Slight movement in both rear anti rollbar links

Fail 3 Jul 2012 42,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,912 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,568 miles

all four tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,745 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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GP04 XHS is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GP04 XHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP04 XHS registered?

GP04 XHS is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is GP04 XHS safe to buy?

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