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OV05 PGF

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

240,254 mi
Last recorded240,254 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 PGF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 240,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 222,285 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 205,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil requires replacing (5.3.2 (b))

advise park brake travel performance requires repair /or ajustment

Fail 11 Feb 2022 205,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil requires replacing (5.3.2 (b))

advise park brake travel performance requires repair /or ajustment

Pass 29 Dec 2020 194,947 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 190,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 188,630 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 179,687 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 161,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 25 Oct 2016 161,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 29 Oct 2015 147,563 miles

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 28 Oct 2015 147,563 miles

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

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

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 11 Nov 2014 133,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 133,224 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 119,853 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 119,853 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,358 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,183 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,204 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,881 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 PGF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

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

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