MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
slight blow on exhaust front
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both sides rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both sides rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle bushes perishing
Rear box outer skin corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Very slight corrosion on underside
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Steering column attachment defective steering shaft lower bearing not attached (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
eml light on
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
eml light on
Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s rear brake disc corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s rear brake disc corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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BD05 AVJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BD05 AVJ, 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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BD05 AVJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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