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OW05 HVA

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,554 mi
Last recorded197,554 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 HVA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 197,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 186,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 186,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 179,580 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENS MISTING (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENS MISTING (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 175,648 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged FRAME SLIGHTLY BENT OFF CENTER (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 175,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged FRAME SLIGHTLY BENT OFF CENTER (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 170,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2021 164,194 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 164,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 157,564 miles

Various signs of corrosion under body

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 157,564 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Various signs of corrosion under body

Pass 21 Jun 2019 151,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush at body end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush at body end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2018 143,361 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 143,361 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s/r (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 135,068 miles

Mid exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 31 May 2017 135,068 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both O/S & N/Side (1.1.A.3b)

Mid exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 127,298 miles

middle exhaust box rusty

o/s/r upper light unit cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2015 119,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 110,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 101,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 92,612 miles

o/s/r upper lamp unit damaged

Pass 28 May 2011 82,941 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 69,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,305 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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OW05 HVA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OW05 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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