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SG04 RZP

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

212,877 mi
Last recorded212,877 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 RZP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 212,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 204,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 6 Oct 2023 197,522 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 193,769 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 193,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 189,464 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 181,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 172,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 160,940 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 160,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front tyre worn to 2mm

Rear rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 147,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 147,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 131,141 miles

Centre Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 131,141 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,977 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 117,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise osf chip on lens

advise osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2013 104,699 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,699 miles

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

advise osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,871 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 90,871 miles

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

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)

advise front wipers smearing slight.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,898 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,327 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,478 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,478 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 32,499 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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SG04 RZP is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG04 RZP, 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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SG04 RZP is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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