2004 Volvo XC70 2.5L Petrol · NL04 MRU
2004 Volvo XC70 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 184,740 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL04 MRU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2026
- 184,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL04 MRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo Xc70 (NL04 MRU) between March 2007 and November 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 88 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
NL04 MRU Mileage History
- 14/03/200735,203 mi
- 07/03/200845,656 mi+10,453 mi
- 17/03/200845,844 mi+188 mi
- 26/02/200954,519 mi+8,675 mi
- 26/02/200954,519 mi
- 16/02/201070,867 mi+16,348 mi
- 18/02/201188,412 mi+17,545 mi
- 30/01/2012101,837 mi+13,425 mi
- 14/01/2013114,576 mi+12,739 mi
- 15/01/2013114,576 mi
- 13/01/2014128,058 mi+13,482 mi
- 13/01/2014128,058 mi
- 05/01/2015139,400 mi+11,342 mi
- 15/01/2015139,832 mi+432 mi
- 05/01/2016147,666 mi+7,834 mi
- 09/01/2016147,718 mi+52 mi
- 09/01/2017151,410 mi+3,692 mi
- 11/01/2018155,982 mi+4,572 mi
- 16/01/2019165,034 mi+9,052 mi
- 02/10/2020170,522 mi+5,488 mi
- 02/09/2022171,187 mi+665 mi
- 02/09/2022171,188 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2023172,480 mi+1,292 mi
- 27/09/2024175,103 mi+2,623 mi
- 01/10/2024175,146 mi+43 mi
- 17/09/2025178,822 mi+3,676 mi
- 19/09/2025178,822 mi
- 04/11/2026184,738 mi+5,916 mi
- 05/11/2026184,740 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,611 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Angle gear and Haldex AWD failureSerious
The XC70 can quietly lose drive to the rear axle through worn angle gears, DEM faults or neglected Haldex servicing.
- AW55 automatic gearbox flareSerious
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- Rear self-levelling suspension wearModerate
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