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OY05 UMV

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,444 mi
Last recorded166,444 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 166,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 157,612 miles

Central Exhaust center box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 151,651 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 151,651 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 145,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake disc corrosion.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 136,188 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 136,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,941 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,801 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,798 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,840 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,089 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,261 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 UMV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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