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OV55 XGR

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,888 mi
Last recorded152,888 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 152,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 152,876 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour hdi bulb gone pink/red (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm large bald spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 147,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 147,768 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 142,490 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 142,488 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both scratched and dirty (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,828 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil s x 2 STRUTS (2.7.3)

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,785 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 111,016 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,016 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,954 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,830 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 68,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,145 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 XGR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

OV55 XGR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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