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KE05 CYC

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

255,480 mi
Last recorded255,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 CYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 255,480 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damage

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 255,478 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damage

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 244,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 244,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2024 232,839 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 212,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 190,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 172,507 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

covers + shields fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 162,981 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 162,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 157,155 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fogged (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust mount corroded off of silencer and intermediate silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 157,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fogged (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust mount corroded off of silencer and intermediate silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 142,762 miles

Central mid box outer skin corroded off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer mount corroded off held up with wire

Fail 24 Jul 2018 142,762 miles

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

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

Central mid box outer skin corroded off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer mount corroded off held up with wire

Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,907 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 132,862 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2016 116,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2016 116,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,781 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 103,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,355 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,355 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,770 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,329 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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KE05 CYC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KE05 CYC, 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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KE05 CYC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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