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AE55 WRG

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,594 mi
Last recorded157,594 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WRG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 157,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 157,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 153,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken off rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,960 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,896 miles

CORROSION ON THE REAR BRAKE DISCS

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 128,685 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 128,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 117,674 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,834 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting broken

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,239 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 58,239 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounts weak

slight play in front wheels

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,302 miles

handbrake travel high

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,206 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

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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AE55 WRG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE55 WRG, 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 AE55 WRG registered?

AE55 WRG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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