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DA05 ZBZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,051 mi
Last recorded240,051 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 240,051 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 240,045 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light lenses misted Over require clean (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected Missing bolt (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected Missing bolt (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected Missing bolt (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 239,971 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2018 239,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 228,978 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 220,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 220,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 211,116 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 194,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 194,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 168,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,873 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 122,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 122,378 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,483 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DA05 ZBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA05 ZBZ, 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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DA05 ZBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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