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RE05 HKL

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,253 mi
Last recorded169,253 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HKL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 169,253 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 169,152 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 159,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 150,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,795 miles

1 exhaust braket broke

Fail 13 Apr 2015 142,795 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1 exhaust braket broke

Pass 19 May 2014 134,239 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 134,239 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 125,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 115,397 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 115,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,229 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 100,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,532 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 90,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,519 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 86,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,652 miles

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 HKL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RE05 HKL, 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 RE05 HKL registered?

RE05 HKL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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