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R16 ADB

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

292,272 mi
Last recorded292,272 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 ADB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 292,272 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 292,272 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 284,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 284,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 276,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 265,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 265,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 255,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 247,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 247,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 238,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 229,341 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 229,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 220,283 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 207,798 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Parking brake close to the reserve travel

Fail 29 Sep 2016 207,791 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Parking brake close to the reserve travel

Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 140,894 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 137,234 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 129,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 124,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,430 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 110,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 108,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 108,199 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front side marker not working

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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R16 ADB is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R16 ADB, 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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What year was R16 ADB registered?

R16 ADB is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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