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BF05 KWE

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,329 mi
Last recorded109,329 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KWE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,329 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 102,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,386 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,185 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,849 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 77,849 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,390 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre / rear exhaust hanger broken exhaust still supported

osf brake disc inner face in very poor condition advise replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounts badly rusted

rear passenger seats returned to upright to check seatbelt operation/condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,243 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,011 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,071 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,882 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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BF05 KWE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BF05 KWE, 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 KWE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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