MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
parking brake lever has slight travel
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres cracked
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres cracked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo C70?
Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV05 XHM is a 2005 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2005 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 63,802 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV05 XHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OV05 XHM registered?
OV05 XHM is a 2005 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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