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AU05 EPJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,192 mi
Last recorded170,192 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 170,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 167,822 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 156,731 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 156,706 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 144,884 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 144,813 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,214 miles

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 132,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,376 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,719 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 105,690 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,390 miles

Rear shocks bouncy

hand brake lever high

Fail 9 Feb 2019 104,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,981 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,090 miles

surface corrosion on front discs

Fail 13 Feb 2017 89,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,094 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,863 miles

front brake pads look low from inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,318 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 24 Oct 2012 48,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 48,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,284 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,439 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,393 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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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.

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