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OY05 UML

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,305 mi
Last recorded164,305 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UML
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 164,305 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 158,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,896 miles

anti skid warning message on dash

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2023 157,896 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

anti skid warning message on dash

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Nov 2022 155,943 miles

Front Bonnet struts very weak.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs badly corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are badly corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 155,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet struts very weak.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs badly corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are badly corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 151,704 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,359 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2020 149,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2019 142,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 141,214 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 141,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 134,486 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 134,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,322 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 128,322 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv joint dry of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,624 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 118,624 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,552 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 109,219 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 100,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 100,285 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,108 miles

both o/s and n/s rear brake discs have slight corrosion on the outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,753 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UML is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UML, 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 UML is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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