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L5 BSF

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

217,196 mi
Last recorded217,196 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BSF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 217,196 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 215,402 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 215,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 213,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 211,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 207,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 198,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 191,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 183,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 178,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 169,826 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 169,826 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 164,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 164,514 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 156,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 147,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section deteriorated

handbrake needs attention

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear exhaust section rear mounting insecure

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly [inner edge]

Fail 17 Sep 2012 147,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section deteriorated

handbrake needs attention

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear exhaust section rear mounting insecure

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly [inner edge]

Pass 19 May 2011 136,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 122,413 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 94,602 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 94,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,878 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 66,877 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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L5 BSF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 L5 BSF, 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 L5 BSF registered?

L5 BSF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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