2005 Volvo XC70 · 4,369 MOT tests
2005 Volvo XC70 reliability
2005 Volvo XC70s fail 41.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 XC70 years (4,369 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 41.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 159,006
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,369
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.4% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Volvo XC70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.3%
- Brakes16.5%
- Suspension15.9%
- Steering6.4%
- Tyres5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.96%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 6.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.46%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.91%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.88%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.71%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.33%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.39%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (7.14%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2005 Volvo XC70s fail 41.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 XC70 years (4,369 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.96% of tests), position lamp not working (6.43% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Volvo XC70 shows 159,006 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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