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BG05 LCV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,058 mi
Last recorded103,058 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LCV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 103,058 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 88,847 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint off of bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,306 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in plastic unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Front both headlamp lenses starting to cloud

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 60,786 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc heavily corroded and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in plastic unable to inspect properly (1.1.11 (c))

Front both headlamp lenses starting to cloud

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,770 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,696 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,450 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,746 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres side walls split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,781 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,057 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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BG05 LCV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BG05 LCV, 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 BG05 LCV registered?

BG05 LCV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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