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LB05 HNC

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,302 mi
Last recorded82,302 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HNC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 82,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,623 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 76,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 56,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 56,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,158 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,310 miles

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

both brear brake discs , scored & pitted

both front brake discs , scored & pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 22,899 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 19,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,061 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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LB05 HNC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB05 HNC, 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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LB05 HNC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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