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OV05 ZKT

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,336 mi
Last recorded107,336 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 107,336 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2026 107,336 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,580 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 96,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 96,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 92,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 4 May 2021 88,683 miles

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))

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

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

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Steering operation slightly rough

Pass 11 May 2020 85,506 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 80,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,433 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 71,024 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 64,955 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 59,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 54,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre walls cracked

centre exhaust mounting poor

Pass 15 May 2013 49,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 49,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 43,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2011 38,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,514 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2008 22,659 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 ZKT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZKT, 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 ZKT registered?

OV05 ZKT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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