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HN05 VPM

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,298 mi
Last recorded182,298 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VPM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 182,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms- front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 171,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 171,804 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2024 162,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake efficiency requirements only just met

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Jul 2024 162,796 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake efficiency requirements only just met

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jul 2023 157,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 151,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 143,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 131,409 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded but still secure

Fail 19 Jun 2020 131,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded but still secure

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 127,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 124,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 15 Mar 2016 119,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,146 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,146 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 106,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,986 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 98,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,689 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 81,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,884 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 VPM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPM, 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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HN05 VPM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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