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OY05 UMZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,702 mi
Last recorded144,702 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 144,702 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 131,399 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 131,372 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,840 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2014 115,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,693 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 90,013 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe mountings broken

Pass 28 May 2012 90,013 miles

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

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

exhaust centre pipe mountings broken

Pass 12 May 2011 69,978 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 69,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

crack in windscreen approx 170mm but out of swept area

n/s/f parking bulb in-op

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 44,368 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 UMZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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