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OV05 NKX

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,472 mi
Last recorded119,472 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 NKX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 116,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between DPF and intermediate silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger corroded and broken near back axle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lateral link slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

high frequency horn inop

Fail 11 Apr 2025 116,530 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between DPF and intermediate silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger corroded and broken near back axle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lateral link slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake over adjusted

high frequency horn inop

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,294 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 109,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 109,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 106,124 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,281 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 102,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 98,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,529 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,129 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,745 miles

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)

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 NKX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NKX, 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 OV05 NKX registered?

OV05 NKX is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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