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OV05 XJP

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,659 mi
Last recorded161,659 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XJP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 161,659 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 161,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolt mising (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f abs ring corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 150,577 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 150,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 123,219 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 123,218 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 113,449 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked

slight play in steering arms

Fail 17 May 2013 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

slight play in steering arms

Pass 17 May 2012 102,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 102,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2011 84,253 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 84,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake lever damaged but working

Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 40,832 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 XJP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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