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OY05 UMX

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

177,610 mi
Last recorded177,610 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 177,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear spring platforms wearing thin

anti skid warning msg, abs light not indicating a fault

Fail 3 Feb 2026 177,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear spring platforms wearing thin

anti skid warning msg, abs light not indicating a fault

Pass 15 Jan 2025 162,636 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 148,687 miles

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

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

anti skid service message in the display

Fail 15 Jan 2024 148,687 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear pad linings insecure and likely to become detached (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure pad lining (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure pad lining (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

anti skid service message in the display

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,225 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,880 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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 125,735 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 Inner slight play in track rod joint

Pass 23 Jan 2019 122,439 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,963 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 118,963 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,515 miles

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriated

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Feb 2015 103,749 miles

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

front brake discs has slight corrosion.

nsf suspension arm rubber bush slight wear.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 103,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,211 miles

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 63,673 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,899 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,169 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 38,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,123 miles

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

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

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 UMX is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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