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OY55 HJE

2005 Volvo XC70

Bronze Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,160 mi
Last recorded160,160 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 HJE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 160,160 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 160,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 155,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 147,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,427 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 108,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,560 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 96,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,820 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 HJE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OY55 HJE, 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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OY55 HJE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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