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PV55 AKX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 AKX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 65,018 miles

headlamps deteri0rated beam image ok at time of test

rear suspension plus springs rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,973 miles

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

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

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

headlamps starting to deteriorate

rear springs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,866 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,998 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2019 61,198 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,072 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,298 miles

light cracking on rear tyre walls

nearside rear brake disc worn and rusty

rear springs rusty

slight damage to offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,483 miles

nearside rear brake disc worn and rusty

outer walls cracking on both rear tyres

rear coil springs rusty

slight damage to offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,752 miles

Nearside nearside rear brake disc rusty on inner and outer section

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,627 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,228 miles

o/s/r coilspring corroded

slight play n/s/f droplink

Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,225 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs heavily corroded/ pitted

slight play n/s/f droplink

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,710 miles

ctr rear exhaust hanger corroded away on one side

number plates faded

rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear tyres perished

slight bind o/s/r wheel

slight play n/s/f droplink

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,776 miles

o/s/f brake disc heavily corroded/ pitted

play o/s/f trackrod end

rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,921 miles

both rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,420 miles

all discs showing lipping

all tyres wearing low on tread

front no plate cracked

minor chips in windscreen

surface cracks in all tyre sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,062 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 22,062 miles

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

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

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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PV55 AKX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PV55 AKX, 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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What year was PV55 AKX registered?

PV55 AKX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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