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OE05 EBL

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,545 mi
Last recorded88,545 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EBL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 86,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drl innop

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,947 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,920 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,623 miles

Nearside Rear sidemarker lamp inoperative

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Upper engine torque reaction bush split

parking brake efffiiciency only just met

parking brake lever travel minimal

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,623 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear sidemarker lamp inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Upper engine torque reaction bush split

parking brake efffiiciency only just met

parking brake lever travel minimal

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 42,761 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,136 miles

Dashboard warning light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 25,075 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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OE05 EBL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OE05 EBL, 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 OE05 EBL registered?

OE05 EBL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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