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OV55 XEM

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,403 mi
Last recorded218,403 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 218,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 211,534 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 204,693 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2024 204,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2023 195,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 195,300 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Saddle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 186,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 173,225 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable fouling antiroll bar

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 156,077 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 156,059 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 144,485 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm front bush's marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable fouling anti role bar

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 144,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm front bush's marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable fouling anti role bar

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,274 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,859 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in inner rack joint

exhaust system corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in inner rack joint

exhaust system corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2014 118,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,591 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 114,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,843 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 98,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,159 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,975 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,858 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 XEM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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