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OV55 XDS

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,804 mi
Last recorded191,804 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XDS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 191,804 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 191,782 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position nearside bonnet catch (8.4.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 191,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 180,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 154,384 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 154,380 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 137,393 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 137,385 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 118,006 miles

Offside Rear Seatbelt Has Been Rendered Inoperative, however Rear Seatbelt Minimum Requirement has been met by this vehicle.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,371 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 63,337 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 XDS is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

OV55 XDS is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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