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LK05 VBF

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,129 mi
Last recorded188,129 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 VBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 188,129 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 188,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 171,960 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Flange bolts corrded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2023 158,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seats ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 146,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,240 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer seats ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,226 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,916 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,465 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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LK05 VBF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LK05 VBF, 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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LK05 VBF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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