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SUE 697W

2004 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,656 mi
Last recorded159,656 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUE 697W
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 159,656 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 159,655 miles

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 147,412 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 147,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 138,086 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 138,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 126,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 115,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 107,651 miles

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

Emissions not tested low oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,480 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 90,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,443 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,314 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,427 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both rear tyres badly age cracked.

clicking noise from front of vehicle when worked lock to lock.

play in steering rack inner joints.

surface corrosion and pitting to rear discs.

surface corrosion to front discs.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,180 miles

both rear tyres side walls have slight cracks

Fail 16 Jul 2014 45,180 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls have slight cracks

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,913 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 38,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,531 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,637 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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SUE 697W is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SUE 697W, 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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SUE 697W is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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