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J7 MBX

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

259,367 mi
Last recorded259,367 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 MBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 259,367 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 235,714 miles

parking lever slightly high on travel

Pass 17 Apr 2019 217,557 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mounts spilt (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center heat shield rubbing on propshaft

Fail 16 Apr 2019 217,557 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mounts spilt (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center heat shield rubbing on propshaft

Pass 25 Apr 2018 211,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing close to cords on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight play. ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 211,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Needs the headlights cleaned. (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing close to cords on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip missing. (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight play. ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 187,634 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 187,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and cover split (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 166,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 166,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 143,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 143,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 118,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,680 miles

nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front A.B.S ring broken

Fail 25 Sep 2012 113,635 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front A.B.S ring broken

Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,842 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,534 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 92,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,119 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 80,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,216 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J7 MBX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J7 MBX, 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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J7 MBX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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