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RK04 ELU

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,240 mi
Last recorded190,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 ELU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 190,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 175,818 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 175,818 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 160,601 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 160,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,496 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 10 Jan 2013 133,400 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Jan 2012 122,537 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 9 Jan 2012 122,507 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,587 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END JOINT

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 5 Jan 2010 93,721 miles

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

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

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

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,721 miles

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

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

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,127 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

O/S STEERING RACK END JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

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

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

WINSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,183 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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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RK04 ELU is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK04 ELU, 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 RK04 ELU registered?

RK04 ELU is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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