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SM04 NYZ

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,821 mi
Last recorded181,821 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 NYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023 181,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 178,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Major play at wheel, advise repair as soon as possible. ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 176,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 174,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise repair as soon as possible ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 174,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise repair as soon as possible ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 170,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (may have been over filled) (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components/chassis & brake pipes etc undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2018 163,800 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 163,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (split) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 152,843 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 143,114 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 143,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 133,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 133,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,277 miles

Play in offside and nearside inner track arm/steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,197 miles

brake judder detected on roadtest

nearside rear parking light tempremental(top one of two)

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing,advise renewing(limited vision on exact condition )

Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,193 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing,advise renewing(limited vision on exact condition )

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,770 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 96,770 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,867 miles

corrosion in exhaust outer skin

handbrake travel high

off side rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,571 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,571 miles

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

slight noise from rear detected on roadtest,furthur investigation required

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,204 miles

nearside headlamp set on maximum height adjustment and just within legal height requirements

rear number plate delaminating

wear in both front wishbone,front bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside headlamp set on maximum height adjustment and just within legal height requirements

rear number plate delaminating

wear in both front wishbone,front bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nocking noise at steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,244 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 26,241 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SM04 NYZ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM04 NYZ, 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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SM04 NYZ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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