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LK55 UKO

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,472 mi
Last recorded168,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 UKO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 168,472 miles

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

stone chip center of windscreen

Fail 30 May 2025 168,468 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

stone chip center of windscreen

Pass 10 May 2024 155,371 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Fail 10 May 2024 155,346 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 139,975 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2022 127,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 112,630 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil seepage around steering rack

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2021 112,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stalk/ buckle not functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil seepage around steering rack

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2020 100,519 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2020 100,519 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2019 88,728 miles

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

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

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 UKO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LK55 UKO, 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 LK55 UKO registered?

LK55 UKO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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