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HT54 CWY

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 CWY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,724 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2025 89,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 85,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 79,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,868 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,706 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,097 miles

Headlamp Beam Pattern Becoming Deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,942 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,948 miles

exhaust rear mounting broken on one side only supporting mount on one mounting

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,981 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,224 miles

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

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

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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HT54 CWY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HT54 CWY, 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 HT54 CWY registered?

HT54 CWY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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