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AV55 LBL

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,874 mi
Last recorded107,874 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LBL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 107,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,808 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,297 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,240 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,476 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,503 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,536 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 83,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,618 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,016 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,302 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,853 miles

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

rear tyres have cuts in ( below requirments)

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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AV55 LBL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV55 LBL, 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 AV55 LBL registered?

AV55 LBL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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