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V70 JAP

2004 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

209,569 mi
Last recorded209,569 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 JAP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 209,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tailpipe badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 207,481 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 204,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 200,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock mount starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front reaction rod bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top shock mount starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front reaction rod bush showing signs of wear and de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 194,578 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 194,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 190,094 miles

COVERS FITTED RESTRING VIEW OF SOME COMPONENTS (UNDERNEATH)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front and rear bushes starting to show signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both offside and nearside top shock mounting starting to show signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTING (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTIING (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to show signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 184,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SYSTEM FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTING (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTING (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 177,514 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 168,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 159,307 miles

13 pin trailor socket not compatable with approved test equipment.

Oil leak engine ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

the vehicle has under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 159,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

13 pin trailor socket not compatable with approved test equipment.

Oil leak engine ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

the vehicle has under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 147,537 miles

Exhausts system corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 138,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,499 miles

fuel cap seal rubber cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 114,749 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,219 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,362 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,111 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 65,298 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,298 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 47,844 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,844 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 JAP is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 V70 JAP, 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 JAP is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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