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SW04 HFH

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,009 mi
Last recorded179,009 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 HFH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 179,009 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 179,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 164,596 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust center boxouter skin flaking not bowling

rear diff oil leak but not excessive

Fail 4 Jan 2021 164,596 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust center boxouter skin flaking not bowling

rear diff oil leak but not excessive

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 156,506 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

exhaust center box outer skin flaking not blowing

rear diff leaking oil

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2020 156,505 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

exhaust center box outer skin flaking not blowing

rear diff leaking oil

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 147,767 miles

front and rear pads low

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2018 136,586 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 136,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,468 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from rear diff unit ()

engine & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

exhaust silencer delaminated.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,946 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 109,337 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014
Fail 2 Jun 2014 102,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,493 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 94,493 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 87,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 80,311 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 73,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 65,264 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 57,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in off side rear roll bar link

rear tyres getting worn at edges

Fail 29 May 2007 40,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 May 2007 40,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

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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SW04 HFH is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW04 HFH, 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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SW04 HFH is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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