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JT55 ART

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

280,736 mi
Last recorded280,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT55 ART
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 280,736 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2025 277,335 miles

Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2025 277,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2024 267,462 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 258,970 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 249,297 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 244,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 229,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 214,342 miles

Offside Front Outer slight leak of grease from cv gaiter

exhaust is corroded but not blowing

rear tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2017 201,027 miles

exhaust system is corroded but not blowing

slight leak of grease from osf outer cv gaiter

Pass 21 Jun 2016 184,975 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

exhaust center corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 168,252 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 156,581 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 156,581 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 143,907 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 127,305 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 127,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,270 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 97,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,832 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,997 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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JT55 ART is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel 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 JT55 ART, 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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JT55 ART is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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