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OY05 UMW

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,865 mi
Last recorded185,865 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 185,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 178,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm - Rear bushes. - STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 171,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 166,746 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 159,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 150,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 140,387 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 136,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust center box corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 126,665 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 126,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 112,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,535 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 93,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,297 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,367 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 UMW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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