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PM04 KLC

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,243 mi
Last recorded188,243 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 KLC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 188,243 miles

BOTH front lower suspension arm inner bushes showing wear / movement

corrosion heavy in places BOTH rear lower and upper suspension arms

damaged n/s/r lamp - taped up -

metal brake pipes showing corrosion in places

outer sill covers attached to vehicle

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2024 182,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2023 178,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

outer sill covers fitted (not allowing inspection of sills)

Pass 13 Dec 2022 175,409 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 171,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 171,417 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre joining flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 165,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust centre silencer corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 160,876 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central exhaust silencer corroded through to 2nd. skin

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear all seat belts slow to retract

Pass 14 Dec 2018 154,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 13 Dec 2018 154,534 miles

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 154,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 148,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 145,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhust mountings corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2016 145,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhust mountings corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 142,670 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 142,670 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 125,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 109,757 miles

one rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 23 May 2011 109,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 May 2010 90,219 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 90,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 70,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 70,254 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 50,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2007 34,433 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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PM04 KLC is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PM04 KLC, 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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PM04 KLC is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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