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LB04 SYV

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,122 mi
Last recorded163,122 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 SYV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 163,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe going into rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 160,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 156,705 miles

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

Offside Front damper feels weak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 156,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front damper feels weak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,036 miles

Central Exhaust Box Corroded Outer Skin

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 154,030 miles

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

Central Exhaust Box Corroded Outer Skin

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 148,180 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 148,176 miles

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Object Bases ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 140,904 miles

Offside Rear damper weak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 140,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing lock nut 5mm up shaft, not secure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear damper weak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,167 miles

Offside Rear damper weaker than near side

Fail 1 Aug 2017 132,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear damper weaker than near side

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,900 miles

tube fitted in tubeless tyre on off side rear.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 124,900 miles

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

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

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

tube fitted in tubeless tyre on off side rear.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,581 miles

slight play in power steering rack off side

Fail 22 Jul 2013 95,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in power steering rack off side

near side rear damper has no damping effect but is not leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,614 miles

slight play in off side power steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,669 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust support corroded away and very weak

Fuel filler flap hinge broken

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,645 miles

both front lower arm mounting bushes worn

vehicle very dificult to start

Fail 4 Aug 2010 68,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front brake discs very poor condition

both front lower arm mounting bushes worn

brake fluid level low

nail in shoulder of nearside front tyre

offside rear brake pads worn very low

rear brake discs very poor condition

vehicle very dificult to start

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,696 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,662 miles

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

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

scratches on inside of windscreen

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 SYV is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB04 SYV, 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 SYV is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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