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RK55 XLL

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,267 mi
Last recorded187,267 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XLL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 187,267 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 187,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 179,619 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 179,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 170,997 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 163,194 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 163,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 155,328 miles

slight wear in n /s steering arm

Fail 2 May 2014 155,328 miles

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

slight wear in n /s steering arm

Pass 4 May 2013 145,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 136,315 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 136,315 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 130,397 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 130,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 96,974 miles

emissions to clean for test

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,626 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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RK55 XLL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RK55 XLL, 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 RK55 XLL registered?

RK55 XLL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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