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M9 YKA

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,839 mi
Last recorded180,839 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 YKA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 180,839 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 180,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 177,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 174,356 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 174,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 172,299 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 169,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 162,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 155,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 149,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 144,203 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 144,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 134,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 124,708 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,993 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,549 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,656 miles

front n/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,379 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 31,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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M9 YKA is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M9 YKA, 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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M9 YKA is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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