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OV05 ULP

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,577 mi
Last recorded151,577 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 143,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt-in to hub carrier type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 133,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 126,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 121,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 110,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,940 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 100,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,650 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil level close to min

Fail 22 Jan 2015 83,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine oil level close to min

Fail 20 Jan 2014 68,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads appear low

n/s mirror insecure

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,270 miles

front pads appear low

n/s mirror insecure

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,784 miles

brake fluid low

Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake fluid low

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,851 miles

n/s mirror temp repair

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

plastic sill covers

plastic underside covers

Fail 20 Jan 2012 54,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror temp repair

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

plastic sill covers

plastic underside covers

Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,099 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 20 Jan 2010 39,482 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads thin, rear brake pads thin, rear tyres poor, inner walls perished, service brake readings by Tapley test

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,883 miles

One horn not working

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 ULP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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