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OE55 GSY

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,204 mi
Last recorded157,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 GSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,204 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 157,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 145,917 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 137,737 miles

Both front tyres, worn on inner/outer edges of block-tread.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has minor curb damage, cords not exposed at time of test.

No emission result sheet as computer crashed during print-out

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,127 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,063 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,640 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,890 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pads low

n/s and o/s rear pads low

n/s and o/s rear tyres 1.7mm

two chips in windscreen in zone a

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,383 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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OE55 GSY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OE55 GSY, 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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OE55 GSY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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