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HV55 DTY

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,305 mi
Last recorded219,305 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DTY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 219,305 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 219,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 200,245 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 200,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CORDS EXPOSSED AND OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DUE TO OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 179,824 miles

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 179,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 156,638 miles

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 137,190 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 137,190 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,127 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,485 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,676 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 57,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,194 miles

rear exhaust mount is part broken

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,757 miles

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

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

nearside front inner trackrod balljoint is worn slightly

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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HV55 DTY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV55 DTY, 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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HV55 DTY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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