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SD55 RVM

2005 Volvo XC70

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,634 mi
Last recorded162,634 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 RVM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 157,712 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 153,627 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 153,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 24 Oct 2018 144,358 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 144,349 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST FOULING CENTRE CROSSMEMBER

Pass 14 Nov 2017 138,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 128,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 111,999 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,034 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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SD55 RVM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD55 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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