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GW04 FBF

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,475 mi
Last recorded138,475 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 FBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 138,475 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 138,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Underside stabiliser mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire At engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has long travel.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing at inner edge.

Parking brake performance requirement only just reached.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 133,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing at inner edge.

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

Parking brake performance requirement only just reached.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 126,237 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 126,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 122,084 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 122,084 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 120,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 120,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,557 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 112,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 106,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 80,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,140 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 46,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GW04 FBF is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GW04 FBF, 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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GW04 FBF is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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