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ST05 HVY

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,998 mi
Last recorded231,998 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 HVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 231,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 231,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 231,968 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking leaking around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Oct 2019 224,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 215,374 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 215,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 206,022 miles

o/s/f top strut mount slightly distorted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 196,025 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 178,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 161,746 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 145,468 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 127,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 111,668 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 111,668 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,245 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 96,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,021 miles

both rear and o/s/f shock abjorbers damp

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,453 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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ST05 HVY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST05 HVY, 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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ST05 HVY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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