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KE05 NHA

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,457 mi
Last recorded189,457 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 NHA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 189,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 189,422 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 186,416 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 181,337 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 169,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,070 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 149,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,831 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 131,831 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,646 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 117,646 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,293 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,504 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,534 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 86,534 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 60,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,476 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,776 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 NHA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE05 NHA, 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 NHA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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