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LX05 XYG

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,974 mi
Last recorded150,974 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XYG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 150,974 miles

Offside Front corner marker light not working

Offside Rear corner marker light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

small bulge in o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 4 Mar 2019 150,974 miles

Offside Front corner marker light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear corner marker light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

small bulge in o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 135,376 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear differential oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,441 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,209 miles

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

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

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

zero emissions test result

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,209 miles

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

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

zero emissions test result

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,851 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,323 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,608 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,563 miles

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)

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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LX05 XYG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX05 XYG, 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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LX05 XYG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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