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OY55 HGX

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,137 mi
Last recorded151,137 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 151,137 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 150,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 145,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 139,746 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,685 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,799 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre has cut to sidewall deep enough to reach ply/cords but does not exceed 25mm

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,326 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,305 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,160 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,107 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,589 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

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 HGX 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 77.3%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

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

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