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HV55 LHM

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,853 mi
Last recorded94,853 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LHM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 94,853 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP HAS WATER INGRESS...

Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,852 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP HAS WATER INGRESS...

Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front amber marker light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front marker light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2024 92,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside and offside (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front marker light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,030 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL LOMG...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST HANGERS GETTING WEAK...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,830 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS RUSTY...

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,076 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,991 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,357 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS RUSTY...

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,840 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED...

Fail 14 Mar 2012 46,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED...

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,204 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,668 miles

outer sills not fully checked covers fitted near rear seatbelt not fully checked child seat fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,062 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 LHM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

HV55 LHM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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