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S70 NGL

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

214,868 mi
Last recorded214,868 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 NGL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 214,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 214,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 211,494 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 208,595 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 208,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 205,533 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 205,533 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 201,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 201,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 197,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 197,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 194,070 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2018 186,949 miles

chip in screen

Pass 24 Jul 2018 182,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 182,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 159,870 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 159,870 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Jul 2016 140,372 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 117,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 117,656 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 117,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,783 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 107,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 95,680 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

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

N/s/r and o/s/r tyres bald on edges

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,654 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust centre rear mounting brackets corroded and broken, system still supported

Slight movement nearside front steering rack inner tie rod arm

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,642 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Air bag light on

Exhaust centre rear mounting brackets corroded and broken, system still supported

Slight movement nearside front steering rack inner tie rod arm

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,634 miles

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2009 61,351 miles

advise air bag light on

advise n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,204 miles

Air bag light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror has light grazing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,000 miles

air bag light on at time of test

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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S70 NGL is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 S70 NGL, 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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S70 NGL is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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