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RA05 FSF

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,149 mi
Last recorded168,149 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FSF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 168,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light bulb cilp incure

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension bushs starting to perish

Fail 15 Jul 2024 168,134 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light bulb cilp incure

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension bushs starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2023 156,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 151,435 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 117,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 562,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,262 miles

light movement in osf and nsf lower suspension arm front bushes

light wear in both steering rack ends

osf and nsf suspension dampers leaking fluid and close to mot limits

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,868 miles

Coolant on undertray, level ok

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,743 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front dampers weeping lightly

Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,743 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front dampers weeping lightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,680 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,162 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,162 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)

engine management light on

front brake pads very low

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,211 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,618 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,209 miles

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

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

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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RA05 FSF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA05 FSF, 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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RA05 FSF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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