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RL54 XST

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,696 mi
Last recorded52,696 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 XST
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 50,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,630 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 60,630 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,189 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 50,189 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 49,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 45,142 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 17 Jan 2019 45,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,987 miles

Both front head lamps faded

Exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 40,987 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)

Both front head lamps faded

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front discs corroded and lipped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracking on side walls

Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,548 miles

Both front lower arm bushes perished and worn

Both rear tyres perished

Front head lamps faded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,062 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front discs corroded and lipped

Fail 21 Jan 2016 33,062 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front discs corroded and lipped

Nearside front tyre perished and has a nail in side wall 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,638 miles

Front and rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,974 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split from bonding.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,692 miles

Both Sills Plastic Covereing

Engine Cover Fitted

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Tested In Wet Conditions ( Snow & Ice )

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,823 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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RL54 XST is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RL54 XST, 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 RL54 XST registered?

RL54 XST is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is RL54 XST safe to buy?

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