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OV55 GAA

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

214,785 mi
Last recorded214,785 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 214,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 214,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 213,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Forward flange gasket incorrectly fitted. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Inner tread area wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 213,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Forward flange gasket incorrectly fitted. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorating.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Inner tread area wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 208,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s & O/s - Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 208,794 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s & O/s - Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 203,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 203,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 196,848 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 196,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 194,105 miles

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

Park brake lever - long travel.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 189,822 miles

Centre exhaust section - rear support bracket detatched.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 184,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wear & nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 184,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wear & nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 177,091 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Dec 2017 177,091 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Oct 2016 152,314 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 133,771 miles

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

undertray's fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 133,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertray's fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,289 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,289 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,076 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 93,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,167 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,255 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,184 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 GAA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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