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SD55 RSZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,877 mi
Last recorded116,877 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 RSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 116,877 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle silencer corroded but not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2016 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 116,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle silencer corroded but not leaking (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2016 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 115,087 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 115,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,560 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 111,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside parking brake performance low

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,037 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and balljoint worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside parking brake performance low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,566 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust is rusty

front tyres starting to wear on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,981 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,979 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components,and centre exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,608 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components,and centre exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,994 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,222 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,222 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,573 miles

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,507 miles

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

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

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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SD55 RSZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SD55 RSZ, 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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SD55 RSZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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