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RF55 UOM

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,777 mi
Last recorded220,777 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 UOM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 220,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 220,775 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 209,212 miles

Boot Full Not Allowing Full Inspection.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 209,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Boot Full Not Allowing Full Inspection.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 192,764 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 192,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 167,365 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 167,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mount rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,350 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 141,140 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 110,385 miles

handbrake effort only just met 16%

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,878 miles

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

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

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

front discs are slightly liped

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,757 miles

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

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)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,897 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,716 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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RF55 UOM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF55 UOM, 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 RF55 UOM registered?

RF55 UOM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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