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BF05 JUK

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JUK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 177,327 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs wire

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 177,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs wire

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 168,360 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 161,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 152,704 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,646 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,456 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 129,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 118,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 111,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,575 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,475 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 104,475 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 97,892 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,656 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 82,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,463 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,054 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,861 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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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BF05 JUK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF05 JUK, 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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BF05 JUK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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