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OV05 SXF

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,108 mi
Last recorded182,108 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2025 182,108 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes fitted in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 165,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 156,910 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2023 156,910 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 147,498 miles

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2022 147,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill bottle (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 139,577 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 139,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill bottel (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,768 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe blistering

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 113,745 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 113,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,190 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 5 Jul 2014 101,248 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 101,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,990 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,264 miles

off side rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side wiper starting to split

offside rear disc heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,140 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,140 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,354 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 SXF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

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

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