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OV05 NTM

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

212,573 mi
Last recorded212,573 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 212,573 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 212,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 209,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking across tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 201,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 201,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 201,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar slight side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 201,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar slight side movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 192,989 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 171,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs extremely corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes generally deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

warning light implies transmission and anti-skid fault

Fail 28 May 2021 171,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides lower arm front bushes completely debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs extremely corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes generally deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

warning light implies transmission and anti-skid fault

Pass 2 Jun 2020 163,326 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 163,326 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 152,544 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends both ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 142,313 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,691 miles

Exhaust hanger broken. But system is still supported

Nearside Front Side light dim

Parking brake has low effort

Fail 26 Apr 2017 131,691 miles

Exhaust hanger broken. But system is still supported

Nearside Front Side light dim

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

Parking brake has low effort

Pass 20 Apr 2016 120,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 20 Apr 2016 120,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,228 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,039 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished/weak

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2013 88,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished/weak

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,879 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,425 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,618 miles

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

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 NTM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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