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RF04 TGU

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,647 mi
Last recorded179,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 TGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 179,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm forward bush splitting - no movement

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of having got hot - no bind at time of test

Offside in-car headlight adjuster not working

both front tyre wearing on very outer edge - rest of tread 5mm

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated - -no movement

handbrake has little reserve travel

outer skin on centre exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

outer skin on top of rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

uneven rear brake pad wear - n/s pads approx. 3-4mm thick, o/s pads approx. 7-8mm

Fail 16 Jun 2021 179,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm forward bush splitting - no movement

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of having got hot - no bind at time of test

Nearside door mirror glass cracked - not affecting view

Offside in-car headlight adjuster not working

both front tyre wearing on very outer edge - rest of tread 5mm

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated - -no movement

handbrake has little reserve travel

outer skin on centre exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

outer skin on top of rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

uneven rear brake pad wear - n/s pads approx. 3-4mm thick, o/s pads approx. 7-8mm

Pass 25 Jun 2020 167,900 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 167,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 166,026 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 154,007 miles

exhaust corroded front to middle section

Fail 28 Mar 2019 154,006 miles

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

exhaust corroded front to middle section

Pass 17 Oct 2017 141,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 134,660 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 134,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 128,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,224 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 112,201 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 94,395 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,884 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 76,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,754 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 69,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,563 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,801 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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RF04 TGU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF04 TGU, 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 RF04 TGU registered?

RF04 TGU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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