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SK04 BFG

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,263 mi
Last recorded152,263 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 BFG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 152,263 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 149,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,983 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 140,867 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 140,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 135,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 135,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 130,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,227 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

middle silencer corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Jul 2018 118,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

middle silencer corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,731 miles

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,850 miles

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,799 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,720 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,400 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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SK04 BFG is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SK04 BFG, 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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SK04 BFG is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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