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VN55 VOK

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,193 mi
Last recorded194,193 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VOK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 194,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 184,331 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 184,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 182,782 miles

Central SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HAND BRAKE TRAVELLING TO HIGH

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 177,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2023 177,359 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights have led bulbs and no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2022 167,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 165,023 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 165,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 156,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 144,137 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 132,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 120,523 miles

slight trace of play in both front droplinks

Fail 6 Jun 2016 120,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

slight trace of play in both front droplinks

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,148 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine miss fire

rear exhaust hanger broken but system supported all ok

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 May 2014 96,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 83,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,982 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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VN55 VOK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN55 VOK, 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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VN55 VOK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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