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SK04 UBT

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,014 mi
Last recorded195,014 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 UBT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 195,014 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Fail 22 Jun 2023 194,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 179,624 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 179,609 miles

Emissions not tested engine cutting out and oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 174,636 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 174,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 166,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 158,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 147,904 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 147,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 136,271 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic engine cover fitted

pos timing belt due

Fail 6 Nov 2017 136,212 miles

Fuel pipe leaking tank filler (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic engine cover fitted

pos timing belt due

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,200 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

poss timing belt due

Fail 8 Nov 2016 125,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak engine area ()

poss timing belt due

Fail 3 Nov 2016 125,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner contaminated with oil (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poss timing belt due

Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,322 miles

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

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

both front tyres near wear bars

minor oil leak engimne area

Fail 5 Nov 2015 114,322 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres near wear bars

minor oil leak engimne area

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise center exhaust corroded

advise oil leak engine

Fail 19 Sep 2014 95,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise center exhaust corroded

advise oil leak engine

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,728 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,647 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 60,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,924 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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SK04 UBT is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green 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 SK04 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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