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OY55 HGU

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,276 mi
Last recorded185,276 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 HGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 185,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 185,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 161,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 161,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,801 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 141,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,761 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,275 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 95,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 89,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlight in poor condition

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror loose

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,286 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,247 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge 215/65x15

Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 78,828 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,960 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,349 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,540 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,964 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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OY55 HGU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY55 HGU, 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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What year was OY55 HGU registered?

OY55 HGU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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