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SV04 XCT

2004 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

210,774 mi
Last recorded210,774 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 XCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 210,774 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 210,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount(top) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 208,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 208,935 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 207,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 207,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 205,252 miles

reverse light inop

Pass 26 Apr 2019 201,631 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

off side rear and near side rear chassis started rust

Fail 26 Apr 2019 201,631 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

off side rear and near side rear chassis started rust

Pass 1 May 2018 198,959 miles

Front disc corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 198,129 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 198,129 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 189,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 170,052 miles

NSF OSF TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 177,779 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 165,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 154,521 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 154,337 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 143,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 143,621 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 129,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2011 129,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2010 114,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre side wall damage

park brake travel high

Fail 13 Apr 2010 113,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

park brake travel high

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,932 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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SV04 XCT is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV04 XCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV04 XCT is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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