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OU55 KFX

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,595 mi
Last recorded173,595 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 KFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 173,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 167,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 155,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 138,788 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 138,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 132,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 137,432 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 128,883 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,043 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 126,043 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 114,229 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 114,228 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Has started to split but not resulting in excess movement. (2.4.G.2)

engine underside trays fitted obscuring view.

only one horn working.

underside trays fitted obscuring view.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,906 miles

both front discs inner edge starting to get lip

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

one horn inopertive

passenger top strut bearing starting to make noise

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,747 miles

OSF tyre has cut in tread NOT deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 30 Dec 2013 79,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,087 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)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,516 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,474 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,203 miles

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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OU55 KFX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU55 KFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU55 KFX registered?

OU55 KFX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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