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SP04 LVF

2004 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

296,283 mi
Last recorded296,283 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 LVF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 296,283 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 285,432 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 279,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 276,451 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 276,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH GREEN (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 274,764 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 272,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 249,592 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 249,592 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 234,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 221,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AND O/S/FRONT REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO REAR WHEEL

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front DISC CONTAMINATED IN OIL

Fail 26 Jun 2017 221,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AND O/S/FRONT (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AND O/S/FRONT REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO REAR WHEEL

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded AND O/S/REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front DISC CONTAMINATED IN OIL

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 May 2016 215,845 miles

Centre Front Car has an oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 200,754 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing slightly inside edges

Fail 23 May 2015 200,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing slightly inside edges

Pass 27 May 2014 180,651 miles

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

engine oil level low

front shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

poss slight play n/s/f steering arm/track rodend

Fail 27 May 2014 180,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

engine oil level low

front shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

poss slight play n/s/f steering arm/track rodend

Pass 14 May 2013 164,734 miles

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

n/s/f suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2013 164,731 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

n/s/f suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 149,321 miles

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

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

o/s/f rear most suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre between 2-3mm

Fail 18 May 2012 149,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f rear most suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre between 2-3mm

Pass 26 May 2011 131,816 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 131,816 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake flexi hose very close to tyre s/wall.

Pass 19 May 2010 115,056 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 115,055 miles

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

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

crack from left hand side to centre lower of windscreen,not obstructing drivers view

Pass 6 May 2009 100,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,844 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 83,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,538 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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SP04 LVF is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SP04 LVF, 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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SP04 LVF is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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