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RJ55 XCB

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,291 mi
Last recorded169,291 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XCB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 169,291 miles

Exhaust heatshield is worn/ loose - Rear

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

There is an undetermined ATF leak - requires further in depth investigation asap

Fail 9 Oct 2018 169,158 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust heatshield is worn/ loose - Rear

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens is deteriorated/ fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

There is an undetermined ATF leak - requires further in depth investigation asap

Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,284 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 153,279 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front lights have foggy lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 134,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is heavily deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is heavily deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

** Engine oil level is below minimum - not even showing on dipstick **

Fail 27 Sep 2016 134,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is heavily deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is heavily deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

** Engine oil level is below minimum - not even showing on dipstick **

Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,311 miles

Both headlight lenses are fogged

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,858 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre bald on outside edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,228 miles

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)

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

rear brake pads 85-90% worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 54,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 41,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,665 miles

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)

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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RJ55 XCB is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ55 XCB, 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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RJ55 XCB is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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