MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle corroded
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Side repeater slightly discoloured white yellow light - both sides (4.4.3 (a))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle corroded
covers & shields fitted
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel and efforts just legal (1.1.6 (d))
Rear shocks bouncy
hand brake lever high
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear shocks bouncy
hand brake lever high
Nearside Rear tyre weather cracking
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear wearing on inner edge
hand brake lever comes up high
petrol cap seal cracking
rear shocks seem bouncy
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lenze not fixed to lamp (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre weather cracking
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear wearing on inner edge
hand brake lever comes up high
petrol cap seal cracking
rear shocks seem bouncy
surface corrosion on front discs
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
surface corrosion on front discs
front brake pads look low from inner edges
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front road tyres are damaged on outer tyre walls
Child seat X 2
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake pads look low
Front number plate is damaged recommend new plate
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU05 EPJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AU05 EPJ, 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 AU05 EPJ registered?
AU05 EPJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2005.
Is AU05 EPJ safe to buy?
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