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XIG 8329

2005 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

220,446 mi
Last recorded220,446 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 8329
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 220,446 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 216,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,258 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,207 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 186,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 178,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 169,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 161,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 150,557 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 143,884 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 24 Feb 2016 143,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 118,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 107,591 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 99,273 miles

Bumper top edge loose.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,273 miles

Bumper top edge loose.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,902 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE (repairable)

front brake discs 15% pitted at edges/ worn close to minimum service spec

wear and scoring to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,287 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,259 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,619 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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XIG 8329 is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XIG 8329, 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 XIG 8329 registered?

XIG 8329 is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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The MOT history for XIG 8329 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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