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OE05 JYA

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,725 mi
Last recorded217,725 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 217,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge test limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

park brake lever travel

Fail 5 Aug 2022 217,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge test limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

park brake lever travel

Pass 7 Jul 2021 205,690 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 205,690 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 199,386 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 187,238 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 176,590 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 176,590 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 169,024 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Poor pattern from both headlights

Pass 27 Jun 2016 157,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 156,993 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,951 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 137,595 miles

hand brake travel very high

o/s/f steering rack boot has a small hole in

rear brake pads very low

Fail 1 Jul 2014 137,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake travel very high

o/s/f steering rack boot has a small hole in

rear brake pads very low

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,742 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 125,685 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 112,309 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 112,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 98,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,385 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 54,526 miles

front pads are low

rear discs are lipped and rusted

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 JYA 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 62.5%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

OE05 JYA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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