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NC54 UDE

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,216 mi
Last recorded132,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UDE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2025 132,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 132,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,880 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,541 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 115,539 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,852 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,116 miles

Front fog not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.35mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,092 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges and close to the wear bars.

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,091 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F tyre worn on edges and close to the wear bars.

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 93,944 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,169 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded and broken but the system is still supported.

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,567 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded and broken but the system is still supported.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,975 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on their edges, cracked and perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,785 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 77,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,883 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged(poss. run flat).

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,181 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,461 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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NC54 UDE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NC54 UDE, 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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NC54 UDE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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