2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · DN54 MUE
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 176,639 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DN54 MUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/05/2026
- 176,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DN54 MUE Mileage History
- 14/02/2023160,103 mi
- 17/11/2023160,782 mi+679 mi
- 14/11/2024167,326 mi+6,544 mi
- 18/11/2024167,358 mi+32 mi
- 12/05/2026176,639 mi+9,281 mi
Average of roughly 5,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN54 MUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc70 (DN54 MUE) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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