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AK55 XGV

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,894 mi
Last recorded172,894 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 172,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 169,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 165,226 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

propshaft rattles no visible play

Fail 2 Nov 2022 160,736 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

propshaft rattles no visible play

Pass 2 Nov 2021 156,686 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

propshaft rattles not play visable

Fail 2 Nov 2021 156,686 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

propshaft rattles not play visable

Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,693 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 153,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 139,401 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 118,497 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 118,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 103,646 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,614 miles

head lights poor

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,462 miles

headlamps poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,501 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR BRACKET MOUNTING VERY CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TWO CHILD SEATS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,653 miles

cannot carry out full inspection of rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cannot carry out full inspection of rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,157 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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AK55 XGV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 XGV, 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 AK55 XGV registered?

AK55 XGV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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