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RE05 HGG

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,688 mi
Last recorded110,688 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HGG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 110,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2023 105,028 miles

Play in steering rack arms

Fail 5 Jul 2023 104,940 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Play in steering rack arms

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,218 miles

Screen is chipped

Slight play in the steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2022 101,128 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Screen is chipped

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,063 miles

play in steering rack arms

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,367 miles

Nearside steering arm is worn

Offside steering arm is worn

steering column is noisy in operation

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,485 miles

both rear exhaust box front mounts are broken and close to a failure

Pass 14 May 2018 78,508 miles

handbrake travel is high

nearside wing mirror is insecure

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear exhaust box front mount is broken

Pass 10 May 2017 70,472 miles

front brake pads low

nearside and offside front shocker damp

nearside rear shocker damp

screen is chipped

Fail 9 May 2017 177,618 miles

Brake pump insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint insecure steering column to steering box (2.1.5)

offside rear light lens damaged

brake pedal is low

centre exhaust mount is insecure

fuel tank is damaged

nearside and offside boot floor is corroded

nearside bulk head and front inner wing are corroded and holed

nearside front brake pads are low and close to a failure

nearside number plate light is dim

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front fog light missing

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

offside rear anti roll bar mounting bush and rear links are worn

power steering pipes are leaking fluid and on the limit for a failure

rear prop shaft rubber coupling is excessively split

Pass 4 May 2016 64,904 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

offside wiper blade is torn

steering rack arms are worn

Pass 11 May 2015 62,288 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)

offside front steering rack/arm worn and close to failure, nearside front lower arm front bush weak

Fail 11 May 2015 62,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front steering rack/arm worn and close to failure, nearside front lower arm front bush weak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,971 miles

nearside front shocker is damp, handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slighy play in power steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,835 miles

Nearside front track control arm front bush splitting

Offside front track control arm front bush splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,982 miles

Nearside 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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RE05 HGG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE05 HGG, 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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RE05 HGG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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