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PL04 NEF

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,885 mi
Last recorded208,885 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 NEF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 208,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 204,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 204,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 201,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 198,626 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 198,626 miles

Sound deadening material insecure heat shield above propshaft and fouling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 193,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 186,403 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 178,040 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 168,556 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 156,267 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 156,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 148,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 142,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 135,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

left and right rear tyres cracking on side walls

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 125,012 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 125,012 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,479 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 116,211 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 116,211 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,996 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 93,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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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PL04 NEF 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 75%.

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 PL04 NEF, 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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PL04 NEF is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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