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W3 RBY

2004 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

199,472 mi
Last recorded199,472 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC70114,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 RBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 199,472 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 190,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 186,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 182,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 178,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 174,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 170,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 167,008 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 159,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 155,091 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Oil leak power steering pump ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,746 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 133,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

The centre silencer outer skin is starting to brake up.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 133,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

The centre silencer outer skin is starting to brake up.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 121,091 miles

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

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

centre exhause box outer casing coroding

misting from power steering pump

Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,507 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 107,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,339 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,534 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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W3 RBY is a 2004 Volvo XC70 in Red 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 W3 RBY, 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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W3 RBY is a 2004 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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