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OY05 UNJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,081 mi
Last recorded194,081 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 194,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 175,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 162,578 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 156,236 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 156,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit now (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,082 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 147,082 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,076 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 141,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 132,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,957 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,298 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 108,203 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,941 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,462 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,197 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 UNJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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