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OV05 NTL

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

231,731 mi
Last recorded231,731 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 NTL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 231,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 215,187 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 196,924 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 182,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also no damping effort (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 181,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also no damping effort (5.3.2 (b))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,961 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

screen cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2019 169,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

screen cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2018 152,989 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 152,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 136,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,259 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 115,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 106,698 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,479 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 98,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 81,810 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,657 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 NTL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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