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KC55 ZYO

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

316,026 mi
Last recorded316,026 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 ZYO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 316,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

park brake 16%

tyres worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 300,839 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 300,839 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 300,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 283,443 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2016 283,443 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 261,714 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 261,714 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 228,254 miles

rear brakes fluctuating

roll bar links worn

other tyres on limit / poor

park brake 18%

n/s/f coil spring / coils rubbing 0n each other not normal

Fail 27 Mar 2014 228,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f coil sring /coils rubbing each other not normal

other tyres on limit / poor

rear brakes fluctuating

roll bar links worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 197,544 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 164,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

offside door mirror back taped up

Pass 29 Mar 2011 130,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,690 miles

advise,engine has slight oil leak.

advise,windscreen has slight damage.

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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KC55 ZYO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KC55 ZYO, 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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KC55 ZYO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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