2004 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · WG04 SYV
2004 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 162,626 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG04 SYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 162,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG04 SYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo Xc70 (WG04 SYV) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
WG04 SYV Mileage History
- 01/12/2023144,689 mi
- 28/11/2024154,209 mi+9,520 mi
- 28/11/2024154,211 mi+2 mi
- 26/11/2025162,626 mi+8,415 mi
- 26/11/2025162,626 mi
Average of roughly 9,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
The weight of the XC70 exposes any neglect in the five-speed auto, which can flare, thump or feel lazy once warm.
- Rear self-levelling suspension wearModerate
Many XC70s use expensive rear dampers and associated hardware that tire with age, leaving the car sagging, bouncy or noisy over broken roads.
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