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OV05 UNL

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,207 mi
Last recorded177,207 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 UNL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 177,207 miles

centre exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 169,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 165,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 162,998 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 159,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 157,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 153,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 149,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 140,751 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 133,312 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 133,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 126,556 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 126,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 119,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 50,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 UNL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV05 UNL registered?

OV05 UNL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is OV05 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 UNL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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