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B17 PAK

2005 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,627 mi
Last recorded49,627 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 PAK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,627 miles

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 42,012 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 41,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,880 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,157 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,817 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 36,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,338 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,588 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,146 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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B17 PAK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 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 B17 PAK, 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 21 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B17 PAK registered?

B17 PAK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is B17 PAK safe to buy?

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