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KE05 NLX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,142 mi
Last recorded235,142 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 235,142 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 232,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 227,072 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 225,025 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 216,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 208,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 202,605 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 202,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 191,847 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 177,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 163,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 163,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 150,933 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 143,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 131,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 116,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,069 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 83,069 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,129 miles

advise small split in near side rear tyre outer side wall

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 NLX 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 83.3%.

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 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 NLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE05 NLX registered?

KE05 NLX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KE05 NLX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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