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AP55 ECZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,793 mi
Last recorded183,793 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 ECZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 183,793 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 175,470 miles

Battery light on

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 175,469 miles

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

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

Battery light on

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 163,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 158,371 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 158,370 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 152,185 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorated/opaque

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 152,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated/opaque

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,632 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 139,623 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 129,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joints have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,544 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

exhaust hanger broken, system still well supported

Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 93,649 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,713 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 85,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres deteriating on side walls

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,369 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,364 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 46,364 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AP55 ECZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP55 ECZ, 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 AP55 ECZ registered?

AP55 ECZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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