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OE54 XZX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,718 mi
Last recorded154,718 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 XZX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 154,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 151,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 133,565 miles

Front ABS reluctor rings corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot pinholed

Offside Front brake has been hot / squeak.

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake just met limit

Pass 7 Nov 2020 125,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake performance low

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 125,893 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 102,825 miles

The handbrake has just met requirement.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 102,768 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

The handbrake has just met requirement.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,497 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 90,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,117 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,773 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 76,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 69,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,449 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure at O/S

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,196 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,676 miles

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

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

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

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 XZX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE54 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

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

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