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J888 ERB

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,168 mi
Last recorded77,168 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ERB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 76,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 75,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 75,733 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 74,817 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2022 73,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,216 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 72,209 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 71,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 68,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 62,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,342 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 54,549 miles

all tyres craking on outer walls

Pass 17 May 2014 52,126 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 52,110 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,892 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,029 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 27,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,851 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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J888 ERB is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J888 ERB, 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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What year was J888 ERB registered?

J888 ERB is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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