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OE05 EKO

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,832 mi
Last recorded177,832 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EKO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 177,832 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 165,116 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 165,115 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,776 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 147,284 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 136,229 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside front strut top mounts

Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 110,435 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front has cut in the tread but no cords are showing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front has cut in the tread but no cords are showing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 96,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,037 miles

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

all four tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,399 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 70,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,701 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,852 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,797 miles

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

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

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 EKO is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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