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LG05 HMV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,851 mi
Last recorded124,851 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 HMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 124,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front side marker in-op.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 123,819 miles

Central exhaust hitting chassis brace.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front side marker lamp in-op.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front side marker in-op.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 121,164 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 120,061 miles

Central exhaust box corroded.

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms inner bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,136 miles

Central slight corrosion to exhaust box not yet blowing.

Front both headlight lenses faded.

Nearside Front side marker lamp in-op.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber slightly damp around piston seal.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 118,136 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central slight corrosion to exhaust box not yet blowing.

Front both headlight lenses faded.

Nearside Front side marker lamp in-op.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber slightly damp around piston seal.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,502 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 108,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 108,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

central exhaust box starting to detriorate

Fail 5 Feb 2014 100,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

central exhaust box starting to detriorate

Fail 7 Feb 2013 82,974 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,974 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 65,870 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 65,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,278 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 30,278 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,325 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,083 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.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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LG05 HMV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LG05 HMV, 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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LG05 HMV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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