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HN55 GVJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,864 mi
Last recorded97,864 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 97,864 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake level has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,045 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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

engine covers and trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 78,430 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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 75,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,840 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,471 miles

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

rear (3rd) row of seats not fitted for test

towbar sockets bent

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,851 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2011 52,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,132 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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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HN55 GVJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HN55 GVJ, 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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HN55 GVJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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