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CX55 RLU

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,428 mi
Last recorded144,428 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 144,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 144,427 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Driver's headlamp adjuster does not operate offside or nearside headlamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 141,548 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 139,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 139,016 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 139,016 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 131,485 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 119,978 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 119,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,713 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 105,713 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 80,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,152 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,425 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,792 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,126 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,502 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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CX55 RLU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX55 RLU, 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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CX55 RLU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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