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OE05 EBX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,206 mi
Last recorded165,206 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 165,206 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 157,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 153,466 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 153,454 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 149,461 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 148,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 146,278 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 143,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 140,545 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 140,545 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2017 134,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nearside front abs ring corroded and has small crack

Pass 3 May 2016 127,596 miles

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2015 116,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 105,057 miles

exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

Fail 29 May 2014 105,026 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

Pass 29 May 2013 95,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 83,957 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 72,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,925 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 EBX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

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

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