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KE05 NLA

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,490 mi
Last recorded173,490 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 NLA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 173,490 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 171,467 miles

Both headlamp lense's deteriorated

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 171,467 miles

Both headlamp lense's deteriorated

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 168,456 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 168,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 165,916 miles

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 165,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm frontal bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 162,022 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 158,885 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to tear o/s and n/s front and rear!

headlamp images poor

Pass 14 Jul 2020 156,507 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 153,496 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 146,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,090 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 7 Jul 2017 139,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 132,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,875 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,549 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 16 Jul 2012 100,587 miles

Exhaust system rear pipe support bracket detached

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp NOT working @ time of test

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake application indicator light NOT working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,587 miles

Exhaust system rear pipe support bracket detached

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front fog lamp NOT working @ time of test

Parking brake application indicator light NOT working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,295 miles

Nearside front fog lamp NOT working @ time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 71,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NLA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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