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AV55 ZCO

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

203,218 mi
Last recorded203,218 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZCO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 203,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 200,387 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 189,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 177,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 177,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 169,713 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 161,992 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 145,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 138,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 125,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 125,642 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 108,283 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 20 May 2014 95,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front side marker lamp not working

Fail 19 May 2014 95,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear upper side lamp not working

offside front side marker lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 95,818 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,583 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,575 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,974 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,759 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 ZCO 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 77.3%.

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 ZCO, 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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AV55 ZCO is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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