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SO55 EGE

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

257,321 mi
Last recorded257,321 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 EGE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 257,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 235,339 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 214,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 194,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 171,055 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 171,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 151,115 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 130,002 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 130,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 109,721 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,296 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)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

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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SO55 EGE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO55 EGE, 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 SO55 EGE registered?

SO55 EGE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is SO55 EGE safe to buy?

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