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VX04 ZND

2004 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

170,878 mi
Last recorded170,878 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZND
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 170,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 168,731 miles

slight imbalance on hand brake readings

Fail 11 Sep 2024 168,723 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 18 Sep 2023 167,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair to rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 167,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair to rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 160,110 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 159,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 153,517 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 153,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 144,989 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 144,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 135,244 miles

Central Exhaust has corrosion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 128,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 123,497 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged exciter ring (3.4.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 123,497 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged exciter ring (3.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,238 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,783 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 98,783 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,924 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,924 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,158 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 67,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

front discs pitted and worn

rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 20 May 2009 56,885 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 56,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VX04 ZND is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VX04 ZND, 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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VX04 ZND is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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