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OY55 ONJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,153 mi
Last recorded218,153 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ONJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 218,153 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 203,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Apr 2019 203,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Apr 2018 186,304 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2017 170,079 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2016 151,057 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2015 135,927 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear silencer is starting to deteriate

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2015 135,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear silencer is starting to deteriate

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,736 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 122,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,837 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 90,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,370 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,316 miles

slight feathering on inner tread area on both front tyres

slight wear and ridging on both front discs

Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight feathering on inner tread area on both front tyres

slight wear and ridging on both front discs

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,736 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 ONJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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