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NG05 HBZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,312 mi
Last recorded191,312 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 HBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 191,312 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 183,354 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 183,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 176,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 167,675 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 167,675 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 157,324 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 157,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 151,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 151,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 138,638 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 138,638 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 84,552 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 84,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 75,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,443 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2014 70,240 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 64,570 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 61,198 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 55,899 miles

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

advise on front brake discs corroded on inside advise on rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 55,899 miles

advise on front brake discs corroded on inside advise on rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 49,771 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 49,771 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 43,221 miles

brake discs coroded

o/s/f drag link dust boot split

Pass 23 May 2008 36,515 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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NG05 HBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG05 HBZ, 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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NG05 HBZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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