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NB05 OZA

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,608 mi
Last recorded159,608 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OZA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 159,608 miles

Nearside Rear anit roll bar link has slight play

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Fail 23 Feb 2026 159,608 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear anit roll bar link has slight play

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Pass 14 Mar 2025 142,912 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE BADLY WORN/BALD ON INNER EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW AND DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,614 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE FADED/DISTORTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,431 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,011 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE FADED/DULL

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,211 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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NB05 OZA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NB05 OZA, 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 NB05 OZA registered?

NB05 OZA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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