MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Headlamps need a clean
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
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))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
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
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
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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