2005 Volvo XC70 2.4L Diesel · VU05 EFX
2005 Volvo XC70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 172,992 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU05 EFX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2025
- 172,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU05 EFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo Xc70 (VU05 EFX) between August 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU05 EFX Mileage History
- 15/08/2022149,786 mi
- 15/08/2023157,576 mi+7,790 mi
- 17/08/2023157,578 mi+2 mi
- 06/02/2025172,992 mi+15,414 mi
Average of roughly 9,354 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC70 (P2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Angle gear and Haldex AWD failureSerious
The XC70 can quietly lose drive to the rear axle through worn angle gears, DEM faults or neglected Haldex servicing.
- AW55 automatic gearbox flareSerious
The weight of the XC70 exposes any neglect in the five-speed auto, which can flare, thump or feel lazy once warm.
- Rear self-levelling suspension wearModerate
Many XC70s use expensive rear dampers and associated hardware that tire with age, leaving the car sagging, bouncy or noisy over broken roads.
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