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A19 JMU

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,401 mi
Last recorded174,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 174,401 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 165,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 151,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 146,770 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 146,767 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 139,181 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 134,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 126,385 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,698 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 109,698 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,355 miles

Front both shockers leaking slightly

Nearside Rear shocker leaking slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,724 miles

1x exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside 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)

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 26 Sep 2013 55,262 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nearside front shock absorber weeping

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished and below 1.6mm on the inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,921 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front pads getting low

high handbrake travel

osr parking brake effort low

rear tyres have some cuts

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,921 miles

stone chips in windscreen

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front pads getting low

high handbrake travel

osr parking brake effort low

rear tyres have some cuts

sills covered

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low close to limit

rear brake disc worn

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2011 35,274 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low close to limit

rear brake disc worn

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,313 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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A19 JMU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A19 JMU, 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 A19 JMU registered?

A19 JMU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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