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OY05 UMH

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,767 mi
Last recorded226,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UMH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 226,767 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under car slight corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 226,767 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under car slight corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 221,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 218,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 213,149 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 213,139 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 206,972 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 206,831 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 200,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 186,168 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 162,972 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2013 139,210 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 139,210 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,103 miles

stone chip in zone a

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,035 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 97,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

o/s/r upper side light out

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,166 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 78,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,423 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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OY05 UMH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMH, 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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OY05 UMH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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