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OV05 SYW

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 SYW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,412 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 112,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,228 miles

Fuel hose chafing breather hose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,603 miles

exhuast rusting

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,652 miles

2 x rear exhaust support brackets corroded/ broken- exhaust still deemed to be secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/ corroded

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,547 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,942 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,319 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 SYW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

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

Is OV05 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 SYW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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