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OY05 UMR

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

216,905 mi
Last recorded216,905 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UMR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 216,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 192,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2024 192,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2023 185,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 177,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 166,157 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 166,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 156,280 miles

Advise slight rust to rear chassi

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 156,280 miles

Advise slight rust to rear chassi

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 149,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 149,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 140,425 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 131,093 miles

Advise rear exhaust mount rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight rust (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 117,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,113 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 106,113 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,513 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,815 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 77,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,426 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 68,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,070 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,057 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,057 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 UMR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

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

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