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SX04 DYF

2004 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 DYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,295 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Various bushes slightly worn/deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2024 124,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Various bushes slightly worn/deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2021 122,111 miles

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

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

general corrosion underside, to prevent further corrosion, needs to be treated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 113,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,510 miles

2 x rear tyres perished

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,367 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 101,367 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,013 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,742 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 89,740 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,905 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 80,286 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,552 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,524 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,284 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,750 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 DYF is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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