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HV04 AAZ

2004 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,514 mi
Last recorded170,514 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 AAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 170,514 miles

EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 165,921 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 161,851 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 31 May 2023 157,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 157,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 151,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pipe @ tank leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and peeling (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 146,003 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 146,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 143,727 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,135 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust silencer corrded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 138,135 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust silencer corrded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,923 miles

Headlamp wipers blades poor/split

Light misting of oil around PAS reservoir

Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,109 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 115,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 155,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,796 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,369 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,387 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 70,744 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,738 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,120 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 44,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,361 miles

nearside front inner track rod end is worn slightly

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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HV04 AAZ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV04 AAZ, 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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HV04 AAZ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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