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GY04 BXU

2004 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

166,942 mi
Last recorded166,942 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 BXU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 166,942 miles

Centre exhaust silencer is corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 166,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape and on 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn unevenly and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level is very low

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 16 Apr 2025 155,263 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 155,261 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 148,635 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 142,240 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 May 2023 142,234 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2022 132,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,616 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 131,599 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 127,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,461 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 124,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,796 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 117,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 111,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 97,845 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,429 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 82,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,545 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 77,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,137 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,881 miles

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

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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GY04 BXU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 GY04 BXU, 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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GY04 BXU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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