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HJ04 FBX

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,409 mi
Last recorded200,409 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 FBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 200,409 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 188,385 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF bulbs turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF lower ball joint dust covers starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 178,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 174,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 167,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 160,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 152,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 145,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 137,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,533 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 122,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 115,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,661 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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HJ04 FBX is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ04 FBX, 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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HJ04 FBX is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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