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FY05 HAU

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,661 mi
Last recorded183,661 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 HAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 183,661 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 168,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 168,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 151,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake made just above min requirement 18%

Fail 21 Jan 2016 151,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

parking brake made just above min requirement 18%

Pass 2 Feb 2015 145,604 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 145,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,320 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,584 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

short cut to offside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,567 miles

Inner Front 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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FY05 HAU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY05 HAU, 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 FY05 HAU registered?

FY05 HAU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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