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VX55 XHA

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,602 mi
Last recorded160,602 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 XHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 160,602 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 160,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 157,715 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 157,714 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 153,320 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 153,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,373 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 147,373 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 145,146 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 145,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 142,158 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 142,158 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,351 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 128,350 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,265 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 121,265 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,275 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 102,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 81,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,673 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 67,673 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,128 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,314 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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VX55 XHA is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 XHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX55 XHA registered?

VX55 XHA is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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