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OV05 HXU

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

253,019 mi
Last recorded253,019 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 HXU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 253,019 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 243,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 237,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 226,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 211,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 201,278 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 187,524 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 163,739 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2015 163,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,663 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 107,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,299 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 55,862 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,019 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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OV05 HXU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HXU, 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 HXU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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