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SB05 TCK

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,938 mi
Last recorded177,938 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 TCK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 177,938 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 177,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light stays on. (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have no beam pattern light output poor and hazy. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end joint has excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,148 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 172,137 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps hazy poor beam patterns (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost bushes on both lower arms have excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake efforts could be better

Pass 19 Oct 2021 171,915 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps hazey. (4.1.4 (b))

N/S/F Fog lamp inop.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 170,572 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 170,550 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 162,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 162,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 154,399 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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undertrays blocking full inspection

Fail 10 Aug 2018 154,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undertrays blocking full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2017 148,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs badly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 148,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs badly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 139,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 130,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 119,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,042 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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SB05 TCK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB05 TCK, 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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SB05 TCK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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