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LC05 BVB

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,009 mi
Last recorded161,009 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BVB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 161,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 160,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 154,500 miles

Dashboard info advised ant skid unavailable. ABS light not illuminated.

Engine covers. sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside.215/65 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,614 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer dented.

Dashboard info advised ant skid unavailable. ABS light not illuminated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers, under trays and engine covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 14 Nov 2023 150,608 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer dented.

Dashboard info advised ant skid unavailable. ABS light not illuminated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers, under trays and engine covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 142,057 miles

Dashboard info advised ant skid unavailable. ABS light not illuminated.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 4-6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded 2-3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded 2-3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65 R16 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside rear subframe mounting bracket’s corroded.

Sill covers, under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 130,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 130,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 6-12 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 123,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 6-12 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 118,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 110,379 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,910 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has the inner edge worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,202 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 92,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre mouting bracket corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,068 miles

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,527 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 74,531 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,303 miles

n/s/front tyre outer sidewall cut,not showing inner cord

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall cut,not showing inner cord

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cut,not showing inner cord

Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,748 miles

small splits in outer sidewalls on front tyres

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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LC05 BVB is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LC05 BVB, 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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LC05 BVB is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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