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OV05 ULA

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,053 mi
Last recorded154,053 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 154,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 142,036 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 141,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 139,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,927 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,795 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 122,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 112,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 102,680 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 97,384 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 97,384 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 89,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 67,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,444 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 ULA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

OV05 ULA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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