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OE05 FFB

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,741 mi
Last recorded148,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 FFB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 148,741 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heavy surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2025 148,741 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear ferrules corroded and mounts insecure (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged crack in abs pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heavy surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2024 147,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heavy outer skin corroded off

Pass 2 Jun 2023 144,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box outer skin missing and joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 142,800 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 142,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 139,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 139,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 136,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides at front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,732 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering near rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 125,031 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,474 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,174 miles

both aims getting waek

both h/lamps frosted

both rear tyres 3mm in places edges

Fail 29 Jun 2016 106,174 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both aims getting waek

both h/lamps frosted

both rear tyres 3mm in places edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,457 miles

Minor chips to w/screen

Os aim pattern slightly displaced

Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Minor chips to w/screen

Os aim pattern slightly displaced

front disc inner faces heavily corroded

os inner pad 85%% worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corrodded and worn

Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corrodded and worn

Pass 25 Aug 2013 74,333 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,333 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,961 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 55,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,965 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 37,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,593 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 FFB is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FFB, 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 FFB is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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