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VN05 WKP

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,989 mi
Last recorded173,989 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 WKP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 173,989 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2018 173,989 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 172,972 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FRONT & REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 12 Oct 2017 172,972 miles

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

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FRONT & REAR ANTI-ROLL BARS CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2016 172,945 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel door hinge broken.

headlamps need polishing.

os lower wishbone bushes worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 164,482 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Offside oil leak from gearbox/transferbox

both rear coil springs corroded

centre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 164,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Offside oil leak from gearbox/transferbox

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

both rear coil springs corroded

centre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 155,817 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 155,817 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 155,770 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 155,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 141,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 141,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,130 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 98,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,403 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 63,360 miles

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,553 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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VN05 WKP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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