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R88 OSR

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

200,639 mi
Last recorded200,639 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 OSR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 200,639 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 200,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low DIP (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low DIP (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 185,894 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 185,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 179,332 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 179,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod inner ball joint. -____ DRUM STICK_____ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 174,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel DRUM STICK (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 163,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

test commenced at 1..17pm computer fault

Fail 16 Aug 2019 163,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

test commenced at 1..17pm computer fault

Pass 28 Aug 2018 154,677 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 143,019 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2017 143,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

rear tyres wearing unevenly and cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,204 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 133,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,583 miles

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 21 Sep 2011 72,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,965 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,177 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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R88 OSR is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R88 OSR, 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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R88 OSR is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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