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RA05 KTT

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,742 mi
Last recorded183,742 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 KTT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 183,742 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 183,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 174,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 164,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 159,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 159,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 159,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 154,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 154,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 147,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,588 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 129,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 115,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,753 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 103,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,411 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,082 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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RA05 KTT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RA05 KTT, 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 KTT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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