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AV55 UXP

2005 Volvo XC70

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,447 mi
Last recorded87,447 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 UXP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 83,329 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,759 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 77,754 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 64,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 55,570 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,631 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flange getting poor

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,712 miles

Offside Rear slight noise

Fail 28 Nov 2017 40,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 24 Nov 2015 35,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,807 miles

brake discs corroded

damage to sidewalls both offside tyres

slight damage to sidewall n/s/front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,708 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 25,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 16,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,919 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 9,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 6,876 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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AV55 UXP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV55 UXP?

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What year was AV55 UXP registered?

AV55 UXP is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is AV55 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 UXP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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