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AB54 ALS

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,840 mi
Last recorded196,840 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 ALS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 196,840 miles

Central Exhaust corroded.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Lower engine cover fitted.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 190,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,661 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 162,771 miles

Central exhaust silencer rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,764 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust silencer rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 151,173 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 151,173 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 143,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 132,307 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 125,875 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 125,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,370 miles

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

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

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

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AB54 ALS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB54 ALS, 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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AB54 ALS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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