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OV05 PGU

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,565 mi
Last recorded116,565 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 116,565 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 116,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 106,697 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 106,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,990 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 PGU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

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

Is OV05 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 PGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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