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BW55 UBD

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2526cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,571 mi
Last recorded198,571 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 UBD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,526cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 198,571 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 185,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 172,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres JUST LEGAL!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 155,784 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 155,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 143,253 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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BW55 UBD is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,526cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW55 UBD, 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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What year was BW55 UBD registered?

BW55 UBD is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BW55 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW55 UBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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