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HJ05 VKN

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,551 mi
Last recorded192,551 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VKN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 192,551 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Play in n/s front tie rod

Fail 21 Feb 2018 192,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Play in n/s front tie rod

Pass 20 Feb 2017 181,073 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 181,073 miles

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

Exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 171,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 171,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 158,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 154,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 154,491 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 145,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 136,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 136,112 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 120,166 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 4 Mar 2011 120,166 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 23 Mar 2010 98,243 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,771 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,184 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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HJ05 VKN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ05 VKN, 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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HJ05 VKN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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