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VK55 VUD

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,257 mi
Last recorded184,257 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 184,257 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 184,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 184,236 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet release (3.1 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 176,641 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 176,641 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 176,641 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 158,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 142,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 135,151 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on the outer edges.

NSF bump had slight damage to it. NSF fog light not working.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 128,092 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 128,092 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 113,085 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 99,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc has corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc has corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,347 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 67,649 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,981 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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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VK55 VUD is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 VK55 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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