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XFN 626

2005 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,613 mi
Last recorded154,613 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFN 626
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 154,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 146,240 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 140,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 134,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,446 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 127,446 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,847 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 110,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,953 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 98,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 98,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,714 miles

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,714 miles

Nearside front tyre slight tear

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,893 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 94,893 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 92,910 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 May 2011 92,910 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 May 2010 80,302 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2010 80,302 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 64,859 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2008 51,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear number plate cracked but letters still visiable.

Pass 23 May 2007 35,113 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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XFN 626 is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XFN 626, 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 XFN 626 registered?

XFN 626 is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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