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OV55 CVJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,052 mi
Last recorded145,052 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 145,052 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 136,808 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 129,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,968 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 113,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 108,910 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 108,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,578 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 70,234 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering track rod end has very slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,661 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,868 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,509 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 33,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres split and perished on sidewalls

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Nov 2011 31,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,033 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,268 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,437 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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OV55 CVJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV55 CVJ, 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 OV55 CVJ registered?

OV55 CVJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 CVJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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