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KV04 UCM

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

169,851 mi
Last recorded169,851 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 UCM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 169,851 miles

Front Number Plate Partially Obscured

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 169,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Number Plate Partially Obscured

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 161,671 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Pass 29 May 2024 157,821 miles

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2023 153,132 miles

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2022 148,933 miles

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre Waring Edges

Fail 9 Jun 2022 148,926 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre Waring Edges

Pass 8 Jun 2021 143,809 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 143,806 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 141,427 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,773 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,717 miles

nearside front tyre bald outer and wearing low

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,132 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 127,132 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 123,478 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 123,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,812 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2014 115,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,320 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 104,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 96,342 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,526 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 72,569 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,037 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 65,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,301 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 54,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,339 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,879 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,879 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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KV04 UCM is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 KV04 UCM, 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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KV04 UCM is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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