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HV55 DWG

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,175 mi
Last recorded167,175 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 167,175 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 157,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 148,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,019 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster lens slightly damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 136,516 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 130,583 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 130,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,941 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 122,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,704 miles

Exhaust middle mounting broken. Exhaust secure.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,704 miles

Exhaust middle mounting broken. Exhaust secure.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,473 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms / both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 86,473 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms / both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,183 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,748 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,597 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,293 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,865 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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HV55 DWG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV55 DWG, 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 HV55 DWG registered?

HV55 DWG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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