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OY05 UNK

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

266,415 mi
Last recorded266,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 266,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 261,636 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

exhaust deteriorated

under body shields fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 252,394 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 241,541 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 232,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 223,477 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 216,336 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 216,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 204,006 miles

Rear exhaust box casing slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 203,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box casing slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 193,261 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 180,400 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 180,400 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 163,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 143,414 miles

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

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 17 Dec 2013 126,755 miles

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

front brake pads getting low n/s

n/s rear light (top) not working

oil leak showing on under tray

Pass 17 Dec 2013 126,755 miles

front brake pads getting low n/s

n/s rear light (top) not working

oil leak showing on under tray

Pass 28 Dec 2012 99,042 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 99,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,156 miles

n/s front lower arm inner bush poor

screw in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,464 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,242 miles

o/s front brake disc poor condition

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,684 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 UNK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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