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OE05 EGF

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EGF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 106,935 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,948 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,911 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 104,911 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f foglight inop

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 103,169 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 102,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 102,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 99,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 96,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 92,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 87,394 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,609 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 74,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust metal mount to pipe corroded broken away from pipe.Exhaust system still adequatley supported by other mounts at time of test.

Pass 6 May 2014 74,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust metal mount to pipe corroded broken away from pipe.Exhaust system still adequatley supported by other mounts at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2013 68,293 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 64,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 55,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 47,965 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,891 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 40,891 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2008 33,207 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 EGF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

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

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