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GV04 GXT

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

253,072 mi
Last recorded253,072 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 GXT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 253,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 253,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 232,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 232,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 210,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 203,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 197,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 189,072 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 189,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 173,175 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 173,175 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 160,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 147,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 132,022 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 132,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 120,903 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 120,903 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil sweat on power steering resrvoir

Pass 3 May 2011 102,714 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear top side light not working

offside rear top side light not working

Pass 12 May 2010 92,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 79,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,846 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,726 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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GV04 GXT is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV04 GXT, 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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GV04 GXT is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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