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TES 700S

2005 Volvo XC70

Maroon Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,026 mi
Last recorded138,026 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTES 700S
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 138,026 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 138,025 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front marker lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 134,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 134,108 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 131,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 131,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 129,891 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bot sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake just within limits

Pass 13 May 2022 126,973 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 May 2022 126,970 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to too much oil in vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 122,271 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f + both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 122,269 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/f + both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 119,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 103,534 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,027 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,020 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,465 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,598 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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TES 700S is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Maroon with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TES 700S, 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 TES 700S registered?

TES 700S is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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