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HVG 781L

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

213,786 mi
Last recorded213,786 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 781L
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 213,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 211,630 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 202,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image just met the requirements

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp beam image just met the requirements

Pass 14 Feb 2022 188,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 172,411 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 172,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 168,203 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on the inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2018 159,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 151,423 miles

Headlight matted

Rear Disks corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 143,764 miles

front brake discs scorn, worn and pitted

headlight lens matted

rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 9 Nov 2015 137,289 miles

both headlight lens matted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 128,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,642 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,100 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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HVG 781L 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 94.4%.

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 HVG 781L, 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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HVG 781L is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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