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VN05 PYL

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,974 mi
Last recorded177,974 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 PYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 177,974 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 172,363 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 161,559 miles

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

Sill covers

Pass 20 Feb 2019 154,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 154,099 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 136,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,226 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 125,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 116,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 112,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2011 112,055 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2010 106,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 97,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 89,423 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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VN05 PYL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VN05 PYL, 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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VN05 PYL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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