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ExpiredMileage
211,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge
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
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
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
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
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 ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear brake disc slightly scored.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre sidewalls cracking.
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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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