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LB04 SYT

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,501 mi
Last recorded205,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 SYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 205,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 204,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 194,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 182,646 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 166,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 166,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2021 152,341 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2020 142,322 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 142,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 125,855 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))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 125,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 23 Jul 2018 109,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,841 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,611 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 81,611 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,283 miles

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

tyre 3/4 mm slightg wear on edges

Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

tyre 3/4 mm slightg wear on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,530 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,530 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,452 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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LB04 SYT is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB04 SYT, 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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LB04 SYT is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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