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V70 EJP

2004 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

167,485 mi
Last recorded167,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 EJP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 167,485 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2024 157,507 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2023 142,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 142,614 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 173,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,329 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,074 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 67,071 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,347 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,117 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,803 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,456 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside Front Brake Disc's are wearing thin and will soon need replacing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,179 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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V70 EJP is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V70 EJP, 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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V70 EJP is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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