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OV04 YHS

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

181,963 mi
Last recorded181,963 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YHS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 181,963 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front have reduced damping. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front have slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight seepage from high pressure pipe ferrule near pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outside edges worn and wearing close to limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 172,363 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From power steering reservoir supply hose connection. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brakes rear wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 172,363 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From power steering reservoir supply hose connection. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brakes rear wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 161,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes in upper arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 150,940 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 150,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 138,513 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2022 138,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 128,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 124,927 miles

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

poor beam image on offside headlamp

Pass 11 Jun 2019 118,965 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 118,965 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,495 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,507 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,111 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES,

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,772 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 65,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,072 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,306 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,379 miles

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 YHS is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OV04 YHS, 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 YHS is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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