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SN55 XAT

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,310 mi
Last recorded168,310 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 XAT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 168,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 159,856 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 148,764 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 148,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-65-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 142,348 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 142,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

3 out of 4 marker lights inop

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,501 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 121,500 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,173 miles

advise wheel alignment front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 108,173 miles

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

advise wheel alignment front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,745 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,524 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,258 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,255 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,389 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,763 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,729 miles

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

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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SN55 XAT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SN55 XAT, 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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What year was SN55 XAT registered?

SN55 XAT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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