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RL54 XSV

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

254,337 mi
Last recorded254,337 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 254,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 242,830 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box slightly insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 223,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 223,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 204,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 190,435 miles

Both rear discs worn

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 190,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front steering rack ends worn

Both rear discs worn

Pass 1 May 2015 173,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 106,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 144,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sighns of fuel leak ar rear

Fail 29 Apr 2013 144,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

sighns of fuel leak ar rear

Pass 4 May 2012 135,424 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 127,012 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 127,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n.s.f fog light not working

Fail 23 Apr 2009 98,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n.s.f fog light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,339 miles

O.S.R tyre wearing on inner 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 XSV 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 72.2%.

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

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