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X70 BRO

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,171 mi
Last recorded139,171 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 BRO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 139,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,667 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,355 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 120,783 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 120,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,488 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 112,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,560 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,600 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 91,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 67,118 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 28 Sep 2011 57,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,523 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,531 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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X70 BRO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X70 BRO, 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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What year was X70 BRO registered?

X70 BRO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is X70 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X70 BRO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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