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BT55 XJW

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,858 mi
Last recorded174,858 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 174,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 174,566 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 174,566 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 173,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 170,059 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 165,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 159,980 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 159,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 155,450 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Mar 2019 148,313 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 148,313 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 131,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 118,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 106,679 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 106,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,354 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,113 miles

limited check on o/s/r and n/s/r seat belt due to child seats fitted

part of centre exhaust bracket broken ....exhaust still secure

Fail 17 Dec 2008 69,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,399 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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BT55 XJW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green 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 BT55 XJW, 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 XJW is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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