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RL54 XSU

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,858 mi
Last recorded135,858 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,858 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 135,846 miles

headlight lenses fading

Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,293 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 125,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 113,603 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 113,551 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 109,041 miles

nearside headlight lense cracked

nearside rear seat belt stalk casing broken

Pass 19 May 2014 101,270 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 101,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 88,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,225 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,221 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads approx 60-70%worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,709 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 44,295 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 44,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 32,303 miles

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

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

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 XSU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

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

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