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MH05 LXY

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,813 mi
Last recorded176,813 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 LXY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 176,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads worn near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Rear park brake low effort may need attention efficiency just met

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 172,131 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 167,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 155,690 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 155,690 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 141,653 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 141,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 125,796 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 125,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 113,473 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 113,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 97,505 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 97,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,171 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,592 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 LXY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MH05 LXY, 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 LXY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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