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VK55 VTZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

223,208 mi
Last recorded223,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 223,208 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 217,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 204,070 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 203,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded rear silencer box

Headlamps cloudy

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 193,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 181,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 173,293 miles

Both front fog lights do not work

Centre exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint is very worn (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 164,960 miles

Centre exhaust box is corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn is not very loud

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount is corroded & broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 164,960 miles

Centre exhaust box is corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn is not very loud

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount is corroded & broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 153,902 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Horn sounding to be getting weak.

Middle exhaust hanger rusted off.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 153,900 miles

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

Chip in windscreen.

Horn sounding to be getting weak.

Middle exhaust hanger rusted off.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 119,726 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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offside rear tyre bold in inner edge/side wall, only just pass at time of test,advise tyre replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,173 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 28 Oct 2010 113,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,109 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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VK55 VTZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK55 VTZ, 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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VK55 VTZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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