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OV55 FZW

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

209,357 mi
Last recorded209,357 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FZW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 209,357 miles

Engine + underside of engine bay oily - several oil leaks.

Engine covers, undertrays and mouldings fitted obscuring views of components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 201,598 miles

Brakes ; Parking brakes performance low at Nearside rear

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Note ; Engine cover , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Mar 2020 197,185 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 197,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 191,368 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor panel damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 190,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 181,502 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 166,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 150,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,855 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,807 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 123,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 95,907 miles

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

near side front tyre has cuts into side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2011 81,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,867 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 FZW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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