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BW54 ANR

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,037 mi
Last recorded253,037 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 ANR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 253,037 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 242,428 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 242,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 226,984 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 226,984 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 218,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 209,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 199,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 186,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 177,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 164,532 miles

nearside rear outer face of disc corroded

parking brake your vehiclehas only just met the required park brake efficiency.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 164,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear outer face of disc corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 148,824 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

front brake discs lipped and becomin corroded

n/s rear tyre becomin perished

o/s rear tyre on 2mm and perished

rear brake discs lipped and becomin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 148,824 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

front brake discs lipped and becomin corroded

n/s rear tyre becomin perished

o/s rear tyre on 2mm and perished

rear brake discs lipped and becomin corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 130,088 miles

Nearside sidemarker bulb out

Rear wiperblade split

Unable to check n/s rear seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Unable to check o/s rear seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 110,294 miles

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

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)

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats

offside rear tyre nailed

service light on

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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BW54 ANR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW54 ANR, 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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BW54 ANR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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