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OE05 PZU

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,133 mi
Last recorded150,133 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 150,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 133,203 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 108,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 108,441 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air freshener & Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 13 Apr 2019 85,099 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,466 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,627 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 72,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,182 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,182 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,436 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,638 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,576 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres inner side walls cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,559 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 36,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PZU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

OE05 PZU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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