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SX04 DYH

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,035 mi
Last recorded188,035 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 DYH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 188,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 188,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 180,665 miles

ALL UNDERRSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

power steering fluid leak

Fail 30 May 2025 180,663 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park (1.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker central (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

power steering fluid leak

Pass 30 May 2024 173,156 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure Not seated in correct position but still secure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split or pin hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen doesn't effect drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 50% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers heavily corroded & clamp hanger broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank straps heavily corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspencion arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower front arms bushes perishing & moderate movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of other components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both, sills front to back corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 173,151 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split & wont prevent dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure Not seated in correct position but still secure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split or pin hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen doesn't effect drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads 50% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers heavily corroded & clamp hanger broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank straps heavily corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspencion arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower front arms bushes perishing & moderate movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of other components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both, sills front to back corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 164,844 miles

Exhaust system corroded & centre silencer outer skin peeling off

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak front of vehicle, suspect power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure Loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear CV boot pin size hole slight leak of grease

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal slight damping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both, inner sills corroded but no holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 164,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded & centre silencer outer skin peeling off

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak front of vehicle, suspect power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure Loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear CV boot pin size hole slight leak of grease

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal slight damping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, tyres age related cracks & splits no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both, inner sills corroded but no holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 155,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front inner wing corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 155,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 147,579 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre and rear boxes corroded out skins

Fail 28 Jun 2021 147,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre and rear boxes corroded out skins

Pass 30 Jun 2020 139,825 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

center exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside face of disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face of disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted at time of test

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp wipers split

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp wipers split

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,352 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,763 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,786 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,002 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 DYH is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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