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OV55 XGA

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,952 mi
Last recorded137,952 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XGA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 137,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust joints heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 137,952 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlights have poor pattern but can be read

rear suspension arms and shock absorber casings corroded not excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2023 132,373 miles

head lights poor patterns due lenze deteration

suspension prescribed areas corroded including rear suspension arms

Fail 21 Nov 2023 132,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

head lights poor patterns due lenze deteration

suspension prescribed areas corroded including rear suspension arms

Pass 29 Nov 2022 127,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlights have poor pattern but can be read

Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 117,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 112,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

long hand brake travel

slight front prop shaft joint

Fail 15 Nov 2019 112,372 miles

slight front prop shaft joint

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,814 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system mounts corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 68,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,028 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 44,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,008 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 XGA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

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

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