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OV05 XHN

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

248,051 mi
Last recorded248,051 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XHN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 248,051 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in track control arm inner ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2023 233,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 219,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 204,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 191,609 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 175,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2018 168,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 167,735 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 166,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 164,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 163,301 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipe unions corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 163,301 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 160,383 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 142,974 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 142,974 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,674 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 116,674 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside rear position lamp inoperative: one of a pair.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,079 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,778 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 XHN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XHN, 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 XHN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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