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97,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both rear brake discs corroded
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))
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))
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))
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))
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%
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%
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%
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres sidewalls cracking
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)
very rear seats folded into floor
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
very rear seats folded into floor
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
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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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