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HK04 VZJ

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,128 mi
Last recorded104,128 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 VZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 104,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 103,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,703 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 103,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,187 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,788 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack on front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear rear wiper doesn't work

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,370 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 91,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,599 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 84,599 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,471 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,840 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor stone chips in windscreen

rear exhaust mount weak and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,569 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,870 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,023 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn corroded/ pitted

front brake pads getting low

slight play in both front droplinks

Fail 1 Jun 2011 47,023 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn corroded/ pitted

front brake pads getting low

slight play in both front droplinks

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,367 miles

O/s/front brake disc inner face pitting by approx 50%

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

Rear brake discs surface pitting by approx 6mm inwards

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,703 miles

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lipping

rear discs showing scores

wear showing in front drop links

wishbone bushes showing splits

Fail 20 Jun 2008 31,703 miles

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lipping

rear discs showing scores

wear showing in front drop links

wishbone bushes showing splits

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 23,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering tank lower clip has previously leaked but ok at time of test. Both front lower arm front bushes are starting to split. Both front tyres are on 3mm.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,487 miles

Power steering tank lower clip has previously leaked but ok at time of test. Both front lower arm front bushes are starting to split. Both front tyres are on 3mm.

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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HK04 VZJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HK04 VZJ, 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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HK04 VZJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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