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AO55 VCE

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,009 mi
Last recorded112,009 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VCE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 112,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting but not affecting beam pattern or light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting but not affecting beam pattern or light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight seepage at the pipes connecting to the steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 108,495 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,787 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 88,409 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,500 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,032 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,782 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,963 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,190 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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AO55 VCE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO55 VCE, 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 AO55 VCE registered?

AO55 VCE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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