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ST54 UDH

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

248,039 mi
Last recorded248,039 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 UDH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 248,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 231,618 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 230,807 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2019 215,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 206,578 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 206,578 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 198,978 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nail offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in offside front suspension arm bush

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2017 198,976 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to rear chassis

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nail offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in offside front suspension arm bush

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 189,573 miles

All coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust section corroded

Child seat fitted offside rear preventing inspection

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges & worn unevenly

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 189,573 miles

All coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust section corroded

Child seat fitted offside rear preventing inspection

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges & worn unevenly

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 180,905 miles

Slight oil leak

Both front shock absorbers & coil springs corroded

Centre & rear exhaust box outer casings heavily corroded

Offside rear sill area corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight movement in both front suspension arm bushes

Unable to check condition of sills due to sideskirts

Fail 16 Mar 2015 180,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front shock absorbers & coil springs corroded

Centre & rear exhaust box outer casings heavily corroded

Offside rear sill area corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight movement in both front suspension arm bushes

Slight oil leak

Unable to check condition of sills due to sideskirts

Pass 19 Mar 2014 168,196 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Front suspension arm lower bushes perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2013 156,183 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 156,181 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 136,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 136,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 118,315 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 118,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 98,167 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,123 miles

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

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

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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ST54 UDH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST54 UDH, 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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ST54 UDH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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