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R999 JMW

2004 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,682 mi
Last recorded217,682 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 JMW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 217,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 204,490 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 204,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

handbrake only just made MOT requirements

Pass 16 Mar 2020 193,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 182,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 178,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 178,386 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 167,640 miles

Central exhaust centre section outer casing corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front slight bind on wheel

Rear rear shock absorbers soft

Fail 3 Mar 2017 167,637 miles

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

Central exhaust centre section outer casing corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front slight bind on wheel

Rear rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 14 Dec 2015 154,601 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 154,592 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted off side rear and near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

covers fitted over both sills

Fail 18 Dec 2014 145,506 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted off side rear and near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

covers fitted over both sills

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,933 miles

215/65/16

Anti skid service light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

requires alignment

Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

215/65/16

Anti skid service light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

rear discs worn

requires alignment

Fail 11 Jan 2012 116,764 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,066 miles

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

front and rear brake disc/s pitted

Fail 28 Jun 2011 108,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear brake disc/s pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,430 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 73,301 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,656 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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R999 JMW is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R999 JMW, 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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R999 JMW is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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