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OV05 PKA

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,506 mi
Last recorded171,506 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 171,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jul 2025 171,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 166,676 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 166,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 Aug 2023 164,090 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

anit skid temporary unavailable message on dash

headlamp images poor pattern

Fail 26 Jul 2023 164,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

anit skid temporary unavailable message on dash

headlamp images poor pattern

Pass 15 Aug 2022 162,548 miles

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

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

anit skid temporary unavailable message on dash

headlamp images poor pattern

Pass 19 Aug 2021 160,880 miles

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

anti skid temporary unavailable message on dash

headlamp images poor

trailer socket damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2020 159,811 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both head lamp beam images poor

possible fault on indicator switch

trailer socket damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2020 159,811 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both head lamp beam images poor

possible fault on indicator switch

trailer socket damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2019 157,666 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

head lamp beams poor pattern

parking brake performance on limit

Pass 22 Jun 2018 151,827 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp beams poor

parking brake performance just met limit

Pass 12 Jul 2017 145,141 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cannot be adjusted to provide view to rear

both headlamps fogged

Fail 10 Jul 2017 145,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside mirror cannot be adjusted to provide view to rear

both headlamps fogged

Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,876 miles

head lamp beams poor

Fail 13 Jun 2016 135,876 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 131,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 127,554 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 124,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 124,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,572 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 114,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 108,542 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 108,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 96,598 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 96,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,855 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 51,769 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 PKA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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