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OV05 PKC

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,977 mi
Last recorded182,977 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 PKC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 182,977 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 182,963 miles

Central Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 181,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 177,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 177,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 173,852 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 173,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 166,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2013 158,921 miles

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

adv exhaust centre and rear exhaust coroded slightly

Fail 24 May 2013 158,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv exhaust centre and rear exhaust coroded slightly

Pass 16 May 2012 139,047 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 126,141 miles

advise n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 18 May 2010 109,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 91,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 69,035 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 PKC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 113,506 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PKC, 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 PKC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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