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OV05 SZE

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,401 mi
Last recorded178,401 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 178,401 miles

Propshaft missing

Fail 3 Sep 2025 178,401 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Propshaft missing

Pass 23 Sep 2024 168,153 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 168,121 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 159,008 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

exhaust center box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 154,329 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle and rear box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 154,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle and rear box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 147,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 140,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 133,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 125,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,296 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 97,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,341 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,507 miles

ctr rear exhaust hanger corroded away on one side

front wishbone bushes perished

number plates faded

slight smear front wipers

Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight smear front wipers

ctr rear exhaust hanger corroded away on one side

front brake discs heavily worn

front wishbone bushes perished

number plates faded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,165 miles

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

n/s/f wishbone bushes starting to perish

number plates faded

o/s/f wishbone bushes perished

Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,379 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,123 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread and showing small tears no cord showing

minor chips in windscreen

n/s door mirror cover broken

top engine mount broken

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,973 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,647 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,044 miles

chips in windscreen

rear tyres showing surface cracks on inside tyre walls

slight movement in front drop links

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 SZE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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