2004 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · YR04 LRN

The most recent MOT (23 Feb 2026) was a PASS , but it still recorded two non‑excessive defects: the off‑side front lower suspension arm pin/bush is worn and there is a minor oil leak. Just three days earlier the same vehicle FAILED because the near‑side front tyre had exposed ply – a safety‑critical tyre defect – and the same front suspension wear was noted. Across the last three years the MOT records show a clear pattern of suspension‑related wear (rear anti‑roll‑bar pins on both sides each year, and now front lower arm wear) and a persistent, non‑excessive oil leak that has appeared on every test. Tyre condition has also been an issue, with exposed cords on the front tyre in 2026 and shape damage on the rear tyre in 2025. In 2025 a serious fluid leak from the near‑side front shock absorber was flagged, but it does not reappear in later reports, suggesting it may have been repaired. The trend is stable to slightly worsening : the recurring suspension wear is now moving from rear anti‑roll‑bars to the front lower arm, and tyre defects have resurfaced. The oil leak remains but has not progressed to an excessive leak, indicating it is likely a minor gasket or seal issue rather than a major engine problem. Mileage of 154,775 mi on a 22‑year‑old Volvo works out to about 7 000 mi per year – an average figure. It does not point to heavy abuse, but it also does not suggest a long period of inactivity. The wear on suspension components, tyres and shock absorbers is consistent with a vehicle that has seen regular road use over its life.