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AX05 KNS

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,661 mi
Last recorded111,661 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KNS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 111,661 miles

Central Front exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 110,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 109,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 106,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,674 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 98,382 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake shoes slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,431 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 76,431 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 64,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,652 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 54,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,675 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 47,806 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,713 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,196 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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AX05 KNS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AX05 KNS, 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 AX05 KNS registered?

AX05 KNS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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