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B6 JHS

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,378 mi
Last recorded117,378 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 JHS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 113,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,782 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slichtly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 107,739 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,910 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,339 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,114 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 86,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,785 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,933 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,987 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,987 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B6 JHS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B6 JHS, 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 B6 JHS registered?

B6 JHS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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