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OE05 JVK

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,939 mi
Last recorded160,939 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 JVK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 160,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 160,926 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses are dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 160,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 160,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 157,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 157,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 155,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake at 17%

Pass 10 Jul 2019 152,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

overall parking brake performance has only just passed at 16%

Fail 9 Jul 2019 152,950 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to @ 1.6mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm and wearing heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

overall parking brake performance has only just passed at 16%

Pass 13 Jul 2018 146,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 146,522 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 146,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 140,577 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,655 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 128,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 114,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 76,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,302 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,302 miles

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

rear brake disks corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,498 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,716 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 JVK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JVK, 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 JVK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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