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OV05 PFF

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,563 mi
Last recorded134,563 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 134,563 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Sep 2025 134,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Sep 2024 123,538 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Sep 2024 123,529 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside mirror slightly loose

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

both headlight beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

horn quiet

Fail 13 Sep 2023 120,767 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both headlight beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

horn quiet

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,264 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 95,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2020 92,181 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,022 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,022 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,141 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,441 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,056 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,989 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,889 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls cracking slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,488 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,573 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 PFF 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 78.3%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

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

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