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OV05 XJL

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,851 mi
Last recorded97,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 97,851 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 97,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,356 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 94,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lamp broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear badly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,996 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,927 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside reverse lamp dim

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 84,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside reverse lamp dim

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside reverse lamp dim

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 81,187 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside reverse lamp dim

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside reverse lamp dim

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake performance 17%

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside reverse lamp dim

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

handbrake performance only 18%

Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside reverse lamp dim

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

handbrake performance only 18%

Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted. not able to fully test belt.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring corroded and split (1.6 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,270 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,839 miles

very rear seats folded into floor

Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,839 miles

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

very rear seats folded into floor

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,476 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,333 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 XJL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XJL, 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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What year was OV05 XJL registered?

OV05 XJL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for OV05 XJL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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