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OV05 XJT

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,803 mi
Last recorded192,803 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 192,803 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 192,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 176,841 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 158,685 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,664 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod connection to track rod end ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod connection to track rod end ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 126,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,058 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 117,143 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2013 107,042 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 87,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 73,751 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 60,855 miles

front brake discs and pads worn to limits

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2008 45,600 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 XJT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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