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OE05 JZL

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,472 mi
Last recorded188,472 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 JZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2022 188,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2021 177,670 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 177,670 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 158,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,997 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 146,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 138,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 130,356 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 130,322 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,416 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,235 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,924 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 JZL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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