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OE05 UJM

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

209,979 mi
Last recorded209,979 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 UJM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 209,979 miles

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

noisy streering

Pass 18 Jun 2020 193,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 181,242 miles

exhaust front/centre joint flange badly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 181,240 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer mounts corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front/centre joint flange badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 166,596 miles

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

dashboard display shows message saying anti-skid temporary unavailable .Abs lamp works ok

exhaust corroded

slight noise at steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2018 165,795 miles

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

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

anti-skid temporary unavailable - MESSAGE IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY PANEL

exhaust corroded but not leaking

slight noise from steering rack in operation

Pass 20 Jul 2017 159,303 miles

Centre exhaust corroded but not leaking

Noise from steering rack when opperated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 159,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged n/s front abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

anti-skid temporary unavailable WARNING ON DASHBOARD

centre exhaust corroded but not leaking

steering rack slight noise when operated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 159,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged n/s front abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

anti-skid temporary unavailable WARNING ON DASHBOARD

centre exhaust corroded but not leaking

steering rack slight noise when operated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 153,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 152,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 147,085 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 147,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,661 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust badly corroded but not leaking

noise and signs of wear at steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded but not leaking

steering noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,774 miles

n/s front side marker lamp inop

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,917 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 78,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,051 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 UJM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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