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HV05 SSZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,470 mi
Last recorded195,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 SSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 195,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper side lamp out

Fail 10 Jun 2021 195,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper side lamp out

Pass 9 Jun 2020 182,690 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 182,687 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 167,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 157,198 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 156,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/SCORED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED/SCORED

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,806 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 143,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 141,662 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 138,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 129,366 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 116,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 102,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,773 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,417 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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HV05 SSZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV05 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

HV05 SSZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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