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LA04 RYT

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,806 mi
Last recorded230,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 RYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2019 230,806 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 218,676 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 218,675 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 211,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 211,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 201,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust middle section hangers badly corroded

exhaust middle silencer outer skin peeling off

Fail 11 Jul 2016 201,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust middle section hangers badly corroded

exhaust middle silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 6 Jul 2015 192,475 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 184,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 175,801 miles

both front indicators slightly white light

cut in nearside front sidewall

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 165,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 155,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 143,917 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 143,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 124,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaught braket broken but system suported

Fail 30 May 2008 105,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre tread depht approx 3mm

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2008 105,852 miles

offside front tyre tread depht approx 3mm

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,861 miles

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

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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LA04 RYT is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA04 RYT, 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 LA04 RYT registered?

LA04 RYT is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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