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KG04 HXL

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

151,970 mi
Last recorded151,970 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 151,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 151,968 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 148,121 miles

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))

steering rack leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2025 148,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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))

steering rack leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

power steering fluid leak

Pass 27 Jan 2023 141,319 miles

trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2023 141,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

trailing arm forward bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,001 miles

handbrake travel

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 125,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished & cracked around inner sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,903 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 123,877 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,160 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 122,160 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,964 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,596 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 116,582 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both front (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,809 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 111,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,685 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded & weak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 107,421 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 88,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 88,467 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,285 miles

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

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

all tyres edges worn

Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,285 miles

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

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

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

all tyres edges worn

Fail 17 Apr 2008 58,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,811 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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KG04 HXL is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 KG04 HXL, 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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KG04 HXL is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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