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R888 BSK

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,449 mi
Last recorded105,449 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 BSK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,852 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,400 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 81,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,527 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,045 miles

mid section exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 637,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres about 2.5 mm

Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,522 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,522 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,479 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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R888 BSK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R888 BSK, 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 R888 BSK registered?

R888 BSK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is R888 BSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 BSK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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