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SB55 MKA

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 MKA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 121,178 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 116,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 116,035 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre bald on both edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,371 miles

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

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 105,183 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,954 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 91,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,023 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 84,785 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,785 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,935 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,172 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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SB55 MKA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB55 MKA, 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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SB55 MKA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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