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3600 DP

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,809 mi
Last recorded82,809 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3600 DP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 82,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various components undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,467 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer exhaust skin corroded and insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front mounting plate corrode. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front mounting corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear flexi hose brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear most thin pressed steel suspension braces corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2023 70,802 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light in-op

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,084 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake Flexi Hose end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Rear tail pipe bracket corroded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake Flexi hose end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 63,590 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket insecure at rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear Suspension subframe and components starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,380 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 57,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,351 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,944 miles

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 42,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center exhaust section slight corrossion

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,155 miles

center exhaust section slight corrossion

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,328 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 39,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,681 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,681 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,591 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,557 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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3600 DP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 3600 DP, 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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3600 DP is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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