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RDL 77

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,217 mi
Last recorded91,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDL 77
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 91,217 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3.0mm.

Various suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,424 miles

Front both headlights poor beam pattern

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear suspension lower wishbone inner bush perishing.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,701 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.6mm.

Offside number plate lamp not working.

Offside rear suspension lower wishbone inner bush perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.7mm and perished.

Rearmost exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,697 miles

All tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stone damage and cuts to treads

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

Offside Front Marker lamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear Marker lamp inoperative

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 19 Jan 2023 85,696 miles

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

All tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stone damage and cuts to treads

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

Offside Front Marker lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Marker lamp inoperative

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,871 miles

Front headlamps starting to deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,442 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 83,442 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,074 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 82,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,023 miles

TRONG ADVISE front brake pads worn low / discs heavily ridged and worn

headlamp lenses show deterioration / patterns weak

rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,083 miles

front brake pads wearing low / discs ridged and worn

perishing in both rear tyres

rear exhaust mount shows heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,641 miles

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

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

eadlight lenses in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable

Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,641 miles

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

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

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

eadlight lenses in poor condition but beam image and light output considered acceptable

Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,781 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated but not seriously affecting light output and pattern

Fail 20 Jan 2014 68,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,895 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,939 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,016 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,502 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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RDL 77 is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 RDL 77, 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 RDL 77 registered?

RDL 77 is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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