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SP05 RZV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,577 mi
Last recorded141,577 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RZV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 141,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 141,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 135,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 130,444 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 130,444 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 115,230 miles

exhaust system corroded, n/s/rear lamp broken at lower base

Fail 11 Feb 2014 115,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded, n/s/rear lamp broken at lower base

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,731 miles

All seatbelt buckle release mechanisms notchy.

Back box skin corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,663 miles

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

outer skin of center and rear sections of exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,613 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 RZV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RZV, 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 SP05 RZV registered?

SP05 RZV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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