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OV05 ULY

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,323 mi
Last recorded170,323 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 170,323 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 170,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 157,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 150,105 miles

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Fail 13 May 2016 150,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Pass 15 May 2015 139,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box mounting broken

n/s/r lamp unit damaged not showing white light

slight seepage from o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 15 May 2015 139,438 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box mounting broken

n/s/r lamp unit damaged not showing white light

slight seepage from o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 21 May 2014 127,762 miles

n/s/f lock nut damaged

slight seepage from o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 17 May 2013 115,044 miles

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

red tape on n/s/r lamp no white light showing

Pass 16 May 2012 105,166 miles

Nearside light lense cracked

Pass 20 May 2011 92,186 miles

nearside rear seat down unable to check seat and belt

washers leaking

Fail 20 May 2011 92,186 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs hevely worn

nearside rear seat down unable to check seat and belt

washers leaking

Pass 12 May 2010 76,887 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 63,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 49,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 49,575 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 ULY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULY, 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 ULY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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