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MH55 XPZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,248 mi
Last recorded132,248 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 132,248 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to test fail (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 132,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to test fail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing

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

Offside Front Mirror unit temporarily repaired

Offside Front Very minimal play present

Fail 16 Aug 2021 131,124 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing

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

Offside Front Mirror unit temporarily repaired

Offside Front Very minimal play present

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 123,868 miles

Both rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Mirror unit temporarily repaired

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,838 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear STOP LAMP DETERIORATED/CONTAMINATED

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 3 Apr 2018 115,622 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear STOP LAMP DETERIORATED/CONTAMINATED

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,419 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,419 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake performance only just met minimum standards.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,444 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Silencer outer upper casing loose.

Slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,686 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,887 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,991 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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MH55 XPZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MH55 XPZ, 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 MH55 XPZ registered?

MH55 XPZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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