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OW05 GHZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,288 mi
Last recorded147,288 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 147,288 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 147,226 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 145,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 143,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 141,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 138,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 134,714 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 129,508 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 129,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 110,309 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,204 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,204 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 48,645 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear parking light not working

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,645 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear parking light not working

rear registration plate deteriorated

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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OW05 GHZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OW05 GHZ, 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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OW05 GHZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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