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HV55 LHB

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,859 mi
Last recorded187,859 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LHB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 187,859 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 187,859 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 181,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 175,685 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 175,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 166,054 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 166,054 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 147,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 121,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 121,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 94,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,652 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 LHB is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

HV55 LHB is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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