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AJ54 JAR

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,779 mi
Last recorded167,779 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 JAR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 167,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 163,864 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 157,725 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 153,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

osf lower ball joint gaiter is slightly damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2017 153,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

osf lower ball joint gaiter is slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 151,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 143,166 miles

front brake disc and pads worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 134,989 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 127,333 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 127,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,258 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 118,071 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 109,771 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front headlight flickering

Fail 23 Aug 2011 109,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front headlight flickering

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,063 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,097 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,699 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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AJ54 JAR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ54 JAR, 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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AJ54 JAR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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