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GR04 VBD

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,656 mi
Last recorded147,656 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VBD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 147,656 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 147,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 136,961 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 129,703 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 129,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 129,694 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 128,652 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 127,172 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,699 miles

front and rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 13 Jan 2021 123,793 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 121,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 119,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,844 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,047 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,047 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,957 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,106 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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GR04 VBD is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR04 VBD, 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 GR04 VBD registered?

GR04 VBD is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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