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OE54 WVH

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,159 mi
Last recorded167,159 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 WVH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 167,159 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 164,018 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 160,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 156,885 miles

Central silencer deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside reverse light not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 154,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 151,653 miles

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2019 151,652 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,512 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 146,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 141,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,742 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 133,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 125,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 122,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,995 miles

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 23 Nov 2012 110,507 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 110,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,371 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,027 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,858 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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OE54 WVH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OE54 WVH, 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 OE54 WVH registered?

OE54 WVH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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