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HD55 XZS

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

248,269 mi
Last recorded248,269 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 XZS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 248,269 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 248,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Mar 2025 239,463 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Evidence of possible coolant leak. ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 229,910 miles

Bonnet Rams weak.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 218,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weep from rack /pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 206,568 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack/Pipes. (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 206,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack/Pipes. (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 194,037 miles

ALL Tyres worn around edges

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 193,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL Tyres worn around edges

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 176,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2019 159,784 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 144,194 miles

back box hanger corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 127,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,068 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,876 miles

both rear brake discs scored on outer faces

child seat fitted osr

osr brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs scored on outer faces

child seat fitted osr

osr brake disc corroded on inner face

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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HD55 XZS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HD55 XZS, 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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HD55 XZS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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