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HN05 BXC

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,797 mi
Last recorded165,797 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 165,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 158,528 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 158,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 153,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge and almost on outer wear bar limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 153,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges and almost on limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge and almost on outer wear bar limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge[215/65/r16]98h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 144,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 138,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 138,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated excessively (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated excessively (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,609 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 132,609 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,057 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 126,057 miles

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

Front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,528 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 110,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 101,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,485 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,235 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 89,235 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,089 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,269 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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HN05 BXC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HN05 BXC, 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 HN05 BXC registered?

HN05 BXC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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