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VU04 HOJ

2004 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

291,226 mi
Last recorded291,226 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 HOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 291,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 291,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 268,459 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 268,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside under brake testing (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 246,681 miles

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

Oil leak

engine lamp on

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

slight play in nearside rear suspension joint

Fail 28 Apr 2015 246,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

engine lamp on

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

slight play in nearside rear suspension joint

Pass 2 May 2014 222,935 miles

Advise both rear tyres are worn on the inside edge particulary the offside.

Advise the rear exhaust silencer supporting bracket is broken.

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 197,530 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 197,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 161,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 161,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 141,739 miles

nearside headlamp dipped beam image just visible

offside front lower arm front fluid filled bush leaking slightly

Pass 8 May 2009 120,734 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/R SEAT BELT

Fail 7 May 2009 120,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/R SEAT BELT

Pass 7 May 2008 99,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,801 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 84,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VU04 HOJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VU04 HOJ, 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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VU04 HOJ is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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