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OV55 FZU

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

232,838 mi
Last recorded232,838 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FZU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 232,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 225,817 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 220,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 216,920 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 216,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel tank and filler pipes damp

Pass 11 Sep 2019 211,108 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 211,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 203,495 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 194,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front headlamps slightly opaque

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2017 194,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front headlamps slightly opaque

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 186,842 miles

both nearside tyres wearing outer edges

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

headlamps slightly opaque

offside rear tyre walls cracking

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 177,320 miles

centre box of exhaust outer skin corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 169,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 157,216 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 157,216 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 147,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 136,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 123,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,609 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 106,606 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,130 miles

offside front lower suspension arm frontmost bush starting to split

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 FZU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

OV55 FZU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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