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ST54 WLW

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

198,676 mi
Last recorded198,676 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 WLW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 198,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 198,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim very low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 179,552 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 179,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Glass discoloured (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 176,792 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 176,773 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 170,317 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 170,317 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 157,989 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 157,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 146,914 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 146,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 135,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 113,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 102,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,750 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer deteriorated

n/s/r tailamp lens broken and repaired with red tape

plastic covers on sills

Fail 11 Feb 2013 87,206 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer deteriorated

n/s/r tailamp lens broken and repaired with red tape

plastic covers on sills

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,118 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 77,118 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,302 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,380 miles

extremely dirty and muddy underneath

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,626 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,383 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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ST54 WLW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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