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SO55 XAH

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,216 mi
Last recorded125,216 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XAH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,216 miles

both front abs rings corroded

f/n/s outer cv gaiter loosing grease

f/n/s road wheel contaminated with grease

parking brake travel will need attention

r/n/s brake pad anti- rattle clip incorrectly fitted

service indicator is on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 123,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,215 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 120,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 108,246 miles

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

front o/s disc slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2012 108,246 miles

front o/s disc slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,751 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,507 miles

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

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

rear discs wearing

Fail 17 Dec 2010 86,507 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs wearing

Pass 30 Dec 2009 75,546 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,049 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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SO55 XAH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO55 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

SO55 XAH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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