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BL05 PZB

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,913 mi
Last recorded113,913 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PZB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 113,913 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,802 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 112,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 104,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,806 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 103,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,764 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,954 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,974 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,160 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,208 miles

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

front discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,377 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,619 miles

N/S/F tyre low on 2mm

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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 PZB is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL05 PZB, 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 PZB is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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