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OV05 UMK

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,254 mi
Last recorded211,254 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 UMK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 211,254 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlights hazing. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms bushes cracking and some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower arms front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 205,296 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 205,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 203,530 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 203,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty aim scatted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 202,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2019 202,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty need cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake travel high (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

orange triangle on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2018 194,189 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 194,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam patten need cleaning (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam patten (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/r16 4 x 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all shock absorbers weak damping

exhaust center badly rusted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 187,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear tyres have edge wear

centre section of exhaust corroded

offside rear shock absorber has little damping effect

Fail 7 Jul 2017 187,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both rear tyres have edge wear

centre section of exhaust corroded

offside rear shock absorber has little damping effect

Pass 4 Aug 2016 185,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 172,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2014 150,397 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2014 150,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 May 2013 121,520 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2012 100,863 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 77,144 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Pass 14 May 2010 51,878 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 19 May 2009 34,013 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,001 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 UMK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UMK, 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 UMK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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