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OV55 CVU

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,921 mi
Last recorded197,921 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 197,921 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 188,172 miles

1x EXHAUST BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN / SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Fail 24 Feb 2023 188,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1x EXHAUST BACK BOX HANGER BROKEN / SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Pass 25 Feb 2022 180,329 miles

1 X EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN - CENTRE PIPE - STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 179,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

1 X EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN - CENTRE PIPE - STILL SECURE

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 170,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone lower rear mounting bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower and offside front lower ball joint boots poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 170,079 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone lower rear mounting bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower and offside front lower ball joint boots poor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 163,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2018 154,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,103 miles

Exhaust center box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 2.5mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2016 139,383 miles

handbrake travel ....

Fail 23 Aug 2016 139,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel ....

Fail 7 Aug 2015 128,658 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 128,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,844 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 110,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 99,401 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,401 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,931 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,165 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 CVU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV55 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

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

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