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OY05 UMT

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

239,744 mi
Last recorded239,744 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 239,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front headlights deteriated

travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Aug 2024 239,742 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front headlights deteriated

travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Aug 2023 236,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2023 236,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2022 231,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights deteriated

Pass 19 Aug 2021 221,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on edge and cracking

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Oct 2020 215,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 206,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

play in nearside front track rod end

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2018 195,263 miles

front discs worn

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 19 Sep 2017 184,894 miles

front discs worn

neaide rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 173,348 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2015 161,473 miles

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2014 145,823 miles

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 26 Sep 2014 145,822 miles

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

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,062 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 30 Sep 2013 135,548 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn

slight play in nearside front drop link

Fail 19 Oct 2012 120,662 miles

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

O/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,662 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,778 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.

Near side front lower wishbone bush starting to split.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,747 miles

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edge

outer sills fitted with covers unable to check fully

power steering pump output shaft damp

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 UMT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OY05 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

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

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