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OV05 PFA

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,937 mi
Last recorded103,937 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside, cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear fluid leak from Diff

Pass 25 Jun 2025 96,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 88,346 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 88,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fell out (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,582 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,499 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 65,173 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,173 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,901 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 55,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,746 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 PFA 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 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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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