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MH05 JOJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

178,078 mi
Last recorded178,078 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 JOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 178,078 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rearmost exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Fail 23 Aug 2025 178,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rearmost exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Pass 28 Aug 2024 174,226 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rearmost exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Fail 24 Aug 2024 174,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Rearmost exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Some deterioration present exhaust system

Pass 22 Aug 2023 171,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake efficiency only just attained (16%)

Park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Fail 22 Aug 2023 171,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Inoperative (dipped beam) (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake efficiency only just attained (16%)

Park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Pass 18 Aug 2022 166,929 miles

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

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

Park brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Park brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Pass 23 Aug 2021 162,097 miles

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

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

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 158,575 miles

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 158,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 154,271 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 154,271 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 149,490 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear ride height sensor linkage broken

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Fail 13 Aug 2018 149,490 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear ride height sensor linkage broken

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Pass 7 Aug 2017 145,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rearmost (2.4.G.1)

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

o/s/r position lamp inoperative (upper most)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,333 miles

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Fail 16 Aug 2016 141,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,199 miles

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

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

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Fail 14 Aug 2015 137,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Some deterioration present exhaust centre section

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,790 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 111,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,252 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,802 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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MH05 JOJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MH05 JOJ, 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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MH05 JOJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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