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OV05 FLH

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,802 mi
Last recorded256,802 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 FLH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 256,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2019 256,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2018 244,618 miles

Both rear lenses are cracked

Near side front door mirror cover broken

Off side front door and wing damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 244,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear lenses are cracked

Near side front door mirror cover broken

Off side front door and wing damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 232,899 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 232,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 218,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 206,641 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 195,049 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 183,775 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 176,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 156,907 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 133,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 113,863 miles

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

low tone horn not working

n/s front fog light cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,795 miles

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

light switch stiff to operate

Fail 5 Jan 2009 86,795 miles

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

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

light switch stiff to operate

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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OV05 FLH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV05 FLH, 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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OV05 FLH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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