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BT55 AKX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,291 mi
Last recorded186,291 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AKX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 186,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 174,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 159,416 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 159,416 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 144,200 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 144,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 131,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 131,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 123,229 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 123,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 114,160 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 114,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,295 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 104,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,179 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 65,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BT55 AKX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT55 AKX, 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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BT55 AKX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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