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RL54 UVT

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,081 mi
Last recorded185,081 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 UVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 185,081 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2018 185,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 173,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounts corroded and getting weak

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2017 173,905 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounts corroded and getting weak

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 157,395 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 157,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,162 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013 108,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 91,267 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 91,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 4 Apr 2011 76,453 miles

all 4 discs corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,521 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,521 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

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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RL54 UVT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL54 UVT, 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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RL54 UVT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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