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OV05 SXH

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 119,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake effort low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring cracked (3.4.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight deterioration on near and offside front control arm front bushes

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,005 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire from inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring cracked (3.4.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight deterioration on near and offside front control arm front bushes

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,238 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,605 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,525 miles

exhaust centre pipe bracket corroded and broken

offside front outer cv boot slight split

offside front tyre well worn on inner edge/shoulder

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,382 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise condition of front brake discs

movement from offside steering rack track rod arm

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,664 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 SXH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

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

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