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AU05 NLZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

256,408 mi
Last recorded256,408 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 NLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 256,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 243,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 234,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 224,517 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 224,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 212,776 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 200,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 194,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 186,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 178,318 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 171,174 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 163,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 146,600 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 146,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 123,653 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH

Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,659 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,403 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nsf flexi brake hose has a slight twist.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,211 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,210 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S FRONT TYRE ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH INNER EDGE.....

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,294 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,134 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 NLZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AU05 NLZ, 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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AU05 NLZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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