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MP55 EFE

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,656 mi
Last recorded57,656 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 EFE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 57,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 82,621 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 82,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front and rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front and rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,079 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,460 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 78,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,462 miles

o/s/r/ shocker damp-

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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MP55 EFE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MP55 EFE, 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 MP55 EFE registered?

MP55 EFE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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