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J9 KCW

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,740 mi
Last recorded147,740 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 KCW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 147,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 145,427 miles

Engine covers/Under trays/Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Minor stone chip/damage on windscreen

Nearside front Top shocker mounting bush noisy on lock to lock

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside front lower (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 142,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly flickering

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

Nearside Front Upper Strut top bearing slightly rough when turning

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 142,599 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly flickering

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

Nearside Front Upper Strut top bearing slightly rough when turning

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 138,941 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,119 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 127,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension strut top mounting rough/worn, on lock to lock

Fail 14 Feb 2020 127,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick from worn disc surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded badly

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension strut top mounting rough/worn, on lock to lock

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel high, and attained efforts just enough for MOT

Pass 20 Feb 2019 119,403 miles

exhaust centre silencer deteriorted (outer skin coming off) & rear bracket corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Feb 2019 119,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre silencer deteriorted (outer skin coming off) & rear bracket corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,374 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 109,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,210 miles

Central exhaust system deteriorated

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 26 Feb 2016 94,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,095 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 88,002 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 87,867 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,233 miles

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

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,259 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion and lipped

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres showing signs of perishing/cracking on side-walls

Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,578 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 11,957 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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J9 KCW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J9 KCW, 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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J9 KCW is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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