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SP05 LNH

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,389 mi
Last recorded199,389 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LNH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 199,389 miles

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

Front undertray fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened both side rear suspension arms bush is worn or perishing but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on back subframe section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 199,384 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front undertray fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened both side rear suspension arms bush is worn or perishing but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis on back subframe section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 195,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2023 195,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 188,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 188,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 180,645 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts slight wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 177,768 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 177,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 177,179 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency low,17%

Fail 14 Aug 2019 177,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake efficiency low,17%

Pass 17 Aug 2018 175,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 164,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,259 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,774 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,178 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

rear shocks weak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 108,178 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside door mirror missing

rear shocks weak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 91,994 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,693 miles

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,674 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,026 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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SP05 LNH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP05 LNH, 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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SP05 LNH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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