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LK55 RCF

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,824 mi
Last recorded132,824 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 RCF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,824 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexy worn

Fail 21 Aug 2021 132,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexy worn

Fail 25 Jun 2021 132,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,478 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 127,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,039 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 106,039 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,250 miles

Bonnet gas strut is weak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,195 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

under trays fitted

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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LK55 RCF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LK55 RCF, 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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LK55 RCF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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