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OY04 XHZ

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

201,962 mi
Last recorded201,962 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 201,962 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 May 2025 201,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024

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

Fail 17 May 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 189,482 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 183,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 183,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 171,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 169,671 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 167,291 miles

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

n/s/r upper side light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2017 163,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 156,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 151,417 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 151,417 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,004 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 131,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 123,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 123,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 111,829 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON ITS INNER TREAD AREA.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,829 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON ITS INNER TREAD AREA.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 100,621 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 100,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ABOVE MINIMUM BELOW MAX.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON THERE BRAKING SURFACES.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,704 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,705 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,945 miles

Rear number plate is starting to deteriate.

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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OY04 XHZ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OY04 XHZ, 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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OY04 XHZ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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