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DA05 XLZ

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 115,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,038 miles

Front headlights fadded but still got a pattern

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,736 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front headlights fadded but still have a pattern

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,490 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,254 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,007 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,822 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,678 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,447 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,224 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,379 miles

rear exhaust section has broken bracket

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,802 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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DA05 XLZ is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 XLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA05 XLZ registered?

DA05 XLZ is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for DA05 XLZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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