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PO55 ZKA

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,998 mi
Last recorded159,998 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZKA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 159,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 157,119 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

light corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Jan 2025 157,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 156,227 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 155,053 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 155,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 152,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 142,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill's covered by plastic trim's

Fail 27 Feb 2020 142,342 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill's covered by plastic trim's

Pass 2 Jan 2019 136,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights cloudy

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jan 2018 131,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 6 Jan 2017 124,246 miles

Both front headlight lens cloudy

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,334 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps cloudy

n/s/r lens broke

Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (lens broken) (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps cloudy

child seat fitted to passenger seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

n/s/r lens broke

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,234 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

zero emissions test result

Fail 10 Apr 2015 106,228 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

zero emissions test result

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre worn around inner and outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,668 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre worn around inner and outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Dec 2012 83,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,684 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,933 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,932 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight movement at steering wheel (up and down)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 58,515 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight movement at steering wheel (up and down)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PO55 ZKA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 PO55 ZKA, 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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PO55 ZKA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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