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AP05 NOH

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,143 mi
Last recorded237,143 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NOH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 237,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 230,724 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 225,150 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 225,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 216,970 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 216,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 208,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to go out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats removed

Pass 30 Nov 2020 199,766 miles

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

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

rear seat bases removed and rear seats folded and not in use

Pass 6 Nov 2019 191,386 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 191,386 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 178,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 166,445 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 166,445 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 155,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 143,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,374 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,000 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 117,000 miles

Fuel filler flap hinge broken.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,503 miles

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,788 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,361 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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AP05 NOH 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 AP05 NOH, 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 AP05 NOH registered?

AP05 NOH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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