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SX04 DYC

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,028 mi
Last recorded164,028 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 DYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 164,028 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 163,631 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 160,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 157,523 miles

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

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2021 157,094 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 155,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 146,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 135,853 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,234 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box support weak

Fail 27 Oct 2017 126,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust box support weak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 115,728 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 115,728 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 100,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2015 100,528 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 92,835 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 92,833 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 86,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 May 2013 86,113 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 78,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 60,245 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,161 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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SX04 DYC is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX04 DYC, 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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What year was SX04 DYC registered?

SX04 DYC is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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