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LJ55 XPF

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,205 mi
Last recorded151,205 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 XPF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 151,205 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 148,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,597 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 137,862 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 134,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,063 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 125,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 121,640 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,255 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 115,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 108,179 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 108,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,767 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 99,764 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,947 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 70,549 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,549 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2008 42,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LJ55 XPF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJ55 XPF, 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 LJ55 XPF registered?

LJ55 XPF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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