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NC55 AAU

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,302 mi
Last recorded165,302 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 AAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 165,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 165,301 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested osf brake seized (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake not holding

Pass 15 Dec 2018 150,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercovers Obscuring Some Underside Components

Fail 15 Dec 2018 150,144 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Re-Secured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercovers Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 140,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 140,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,575 miles

o/s/r & o/s/f running lights inop

some travel on the handbrake

Fail 24 Jan 2014 106,575 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f running light inop

some travel on the handbrake

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,141 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r side marker lights inop

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 83,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,698 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,473 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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NC55 AAU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NC55 AAU, 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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NC55 AAU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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