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OV05 NKZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,223 mi
Last recorded119,223 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 NKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 119,223 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,408 miles

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

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,070 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 108,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,626 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 82,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,555 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,848 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,605 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,806 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 NKZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV05 NKZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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