MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/side and o/side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear view mirror glass taped to mirror body
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake efficiency just met repair or adjustment required
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 215/65x16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Slight corossion in outer faces of rear brake discs.
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
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RA05 SYW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 SYW, 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 SYW is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 August 2005.
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