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RO04 FTV

2004 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,850 mi
Last recorded12,850 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,850 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 124,797 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,091 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 108,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,848 miles

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

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

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,118 miles

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

front discs scored and worn

rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,479 miles

both front disc worn and corroded

both rear disc corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front disc worn and corroded

both rear disc corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,980 miles

both front lower arm bushes play and age cracking

n/s/f tyre low on both edges

Pass 27 May 2008 48,055 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 48,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,137 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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RO04 FTV is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RO04 FTV, 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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RO04 FTV is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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