2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · HN05 VPM
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 182,592 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HN05 VPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 182,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HN05 VPM Mileage History
- 10/07/2024162,796 mi
- 26/08/2025171,804 mi+9,008 mi
- 28/08/2025171,807 mi+3 mi
- 10/08/2026182,298 mi+10,491 mi
- 18/08/2026182,592 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 9,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HN05 VPM 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 (HN05 VPM) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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