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KE04 KWU

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

161,533 mi
Last recorded161,533 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 KWU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 161,533 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2026 161,532 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2025 158,523 miles

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

under shields fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2025 158,521 miles

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

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 151,049 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 151,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box outer casing split

Pass 21 Jul 2023 142,782 miles

exhaust centre box in poor condition

under shields fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 140,053 miles

exhaust centre box outer casing starting to split

Fail 22 Jul 2022 140,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre box outer casing starting to split

Pass 19 Jul 2021 137,112 miles

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

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2021 137,112 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2020 136,373 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mountings very rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2020 136,373 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mountings very rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,514 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 135,492 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 133,703 miles

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

exhaust centre box casing starting to split

n/s headlamp wiper missing +o/s headlamp wiper split

Fail 19 Jul 2018 133,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust centre box casing starting to split

n/s headlamp wiper missing +o/s headlamp wiper split

Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,901 miles

exhaust centre box outer casing starting to split

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,367 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 114,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,975 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 105,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 96,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,793 miles

nearside front inner trackrod balljoint is worn slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,867 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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KE04 KWU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 KE04 KWU, 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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KE04 KWU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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