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KE05 NLN

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,895 mi
Last recorded169,895 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 NLN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 169,895 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 157,000 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 153,537 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 153,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 151,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brakes sticky

Pass 9 Jun 2015 142,172 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 142,172 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs slight corrosion

front pads low discs corroded

possible handbrake set up required working ok

Pass 3 Jun 2014 128,358 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 128,358 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,211 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 115,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,237 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2011 84,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 54,593 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,101 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 NLN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NLN, 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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What year was KE05 NLN registered?

KE05 NLN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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