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OV04 UMU

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

183,750 mi
Last recorded183,750 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 183,750 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation in the lamp unit, not affecting beam image

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 179,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation in the lamp unit, not affecting beam image

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 179,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 171,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 159,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 157,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2022 157,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 154,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 151,733 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 151,731 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 151,689 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 145,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 138,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm.

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

Pass 13 May 2016 129,917 miles

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

inner steering rack joints slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,285 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 106,285 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 99,681 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 99,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 89,828 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 82,015 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 82,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 75,169 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,228 miles

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,471 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 44,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 May 2007 35,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower wishbone bushes split resulting in slight play

power assisted steering fluid reservoir and suction hose leaking

Pass 3 May 2007 35,365 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes split resulting in slight play

power assisted steering fluid reservoir and suction hose leaking

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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OV04 UMU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OV04 UMU, 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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OV04 UMU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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