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SH04 EBK

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,170 mi
Last recorded183,170 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EBK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 183,170 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 178,083 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2024 172,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 167,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 163,022 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 163,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 158,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 154,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 151,221 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 142,624 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 138,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 134,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 127,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,875 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 105,642 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 105,646 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2011 98,826 miles

Slight play N/S/F Inner rack joint

Slight play both front drop links

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade torn

sign of power steering fluid leak at off side front

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,446 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 67,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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SH04 EBK is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SH04 EBK, 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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SH04 EBK is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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