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HV05 SSX

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 SSX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,203 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,895 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 127,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 127,782 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 120,605 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 113,990 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 113,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 101,879 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 101,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 93,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken , exhaust still secure

Fail 28 Jul 2018 93,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust hanger broken , exhaust still secure

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,988 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,982 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 76,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,415 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,396 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,928 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,493 miles

parking permit sticker on n/s of windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2008 33,493 miles

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

parking permit sticker on n/s of windscreen

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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HV05 SSX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV05 SSX, 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 HV05 SSX registered?

HV05 SSX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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