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2004 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

195,373 mi
Last recorded195,373 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX666 XMB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 195,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 194,179 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all rear seat belts require assistance to retract

offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 12 Mar 2025 194,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all rear seat belts require assistance to retract

offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 28 Feb 2024 191,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm, 215/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate made with several sections of different plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 191,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Area identifier too close to character (11mm minimum) (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper and lamp assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm, 215/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate made with several sections of different plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 182,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and internal brake shoes very noisy recommend investigation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 182,620 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both fouling inner arches on full lock, possibly due to worn lock stops (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and internal brake shoes very noisy recommend investigation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 171,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 160,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 160,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 156,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 146,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 139,072 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 139,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.45.17 94W (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,883 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 119,883 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 110,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 102,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 92,993 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,285 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,753 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 69,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,386 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 63,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,398 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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X666 XMB is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X666 XMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X666 XMB is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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