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BL05 CPV

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

205,362 mi
Last recorded205,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CPV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 205,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate degrading, recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside of 2 number plate lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 205,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate degrading, recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dipped beam patter initially. Lens polished as much as possible, able to restore to an acceptable level. Recommend replacing headlamp. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dipped beam pattern initially. Lens polished as much as possible to restore pattern tom an acceptable level. Recommend replacing headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside of 2 number plate lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 200,046 miles

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

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 200,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens polished at VTS to achieve standard (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens polished at VTS to achieve standard (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 194,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm,plus bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 194,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor pattern, lens polished to achieve compliance (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm,plus bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor pattern. Lens polished to achieve compliance (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 188,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 182,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 182,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 176,423 miles

Headlamps need a clean

Fail 19 Jul 2019 176,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps need a clean

Pass 20 Jul 2018 169,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 163,158 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 163,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 156,384 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 149,739 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 149,619 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 139,541 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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2014 139,541 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2013 122,737 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 122,737 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,420 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,818 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,942 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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BL05 CPV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BL05 CPV, 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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BL05 CPV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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