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OV05 PFJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,642 mi
Last recorded159,642 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 159,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 156,847 miles

Rear underbody corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 154,952 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 151,827 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 151,827 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 151,159 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 151,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 143,785 miles

Central exhaust box corroded to last skin.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 143,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 134,621 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 134,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 126,984 miles

advise centre exhaust outer cover corroded

advise washer bottle dripping

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,399 miles

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,751 miles

advise slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,217 miles

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

nearside raer tyre has slight cracking on side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,228 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,427 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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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OV05 PFJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

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

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