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PX55 UAT

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,324 mi
Last recorded161,324 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 UAT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 161,324 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but not effecting exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2024 159,077 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fr wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 155,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 152,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 148,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 145,963 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 143,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 142,325 miles

reverse light inop

Offside Front fog inop

Pass 11 Sep 2017 141,202 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 141,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 136,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 132,635 miles

general corrosion all underbody areas

slight movement in lower arm front bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2014 126,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,114 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,529 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 113,529 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 105,917 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,494 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PX55 UAT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PX55 UAT, 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 PX55 UAT registered?

PX55 UAT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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