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X14 MLK

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

276,330 mi
Last recorded276,330 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX14 MLK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 276,330 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 276,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 260,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 242,769 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 242,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 234,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 227,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 209,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 209,885 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer hanging bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 196,596 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2020 196,596 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 173,566 miles

hand brake lever has very little reserve travel

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 4 Dec 2018 173,426 miles

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

hand brake lever has very little reserve travel

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2017 154,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 142,883 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 132,658 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,361 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 128,361 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 118,826 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 21 May 2013 118,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2012 102,145 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 82,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 82,285 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,963 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X14 MLK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X14 MLK, 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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X14 MLK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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