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ST05 LZA

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

233,164 mi
Last recorded233,164 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 LZA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 233,164 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack slightly knocking internally on lock to lock check

Pass 13 Jan 2021 217,835 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 217,828 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 196,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust parts corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 196,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust parts corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 187,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Front c/v/boot damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight covers deteriorated

wiring to o/s front strut insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2018 187,689 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Front c/v/boot damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight covers deteriorated

wiring to o/s front strut insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 181,385 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 171,263 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 148,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 148,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 131,514 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 122,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 111,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,410 miles

warn lamp on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2011 95,410 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

warn lamp on dash

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,977 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 LZA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LZA, 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 LZA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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