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OY05 NHF

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,238 mi
Last recorded161,238 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 NHF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 161,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 161,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 153,435 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 153,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 138,350 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 138,300 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 134,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 128,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,053 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 116,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,759 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 100,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,871 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,879 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,419 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,426 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 44,789 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,883 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 27,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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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OY05 NHF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OY05 NHF, 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 OY05 NHF registered?

OY05 NHF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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