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OW05 KCX

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

255,854 mi
Last recorded255,854 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 KCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 255,854 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center box outer casing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 244,684 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable inner rack joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 244,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Central exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable inner rack joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 231,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 231,003 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 214,352 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 196,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 196,316 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 182,350 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 182,350 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 167,889 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 157,975 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 137,122 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2011 114,005 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 100,510 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,287 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 86,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,839 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,999 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small chips in front screen

tread depths wearing close to limit markers on all tyres

tyre side walls cracking on all tyres

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 KCX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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