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OV05 SXW

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 SXW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 85,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,172 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 79,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,619 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 76,619 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,861 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 2 May 2019 70,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

slight excessive travel on parking brake

Pass 16 May 2018 67,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 60,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 56,982 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,374 miles

limited handbrake lever reserve travel

Pass 1 May 2012 40,844 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 35,707 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 35,707 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 30,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Oil leak

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

front & rear tyres perished

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 25,877 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2008 20,091 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 SXW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

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

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