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NK05 XTY

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

225,892 mi
Last recorded225,892 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XTY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 225,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 217,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 207,458 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 200,043 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 200,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 192,164 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 192,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 186,414 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 183,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 178,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 172,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 166,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 161,781 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 156,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 148,570 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 148,569 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 140,872 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 140,872 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,110 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Ribbed belt tensioner noisy and belt jumping

Fail 16 Feb 2012 133,110 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Ribbed belt tensioner noisy and belt jumping

Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,631 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 102,051 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 102,051 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,788 miles

Front and rear discs scored and corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,599 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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NK05 XTY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NK05 XTY, 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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NK05 XTY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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