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P27 OXC

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,678 mi
Last recorded140,678 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 OXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,678 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 137,371 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 137,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 130,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear shocker absorber corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 111,605 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

rear springs deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,667 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2019 109,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

both side front ABS reluctor rings corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,902 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor, plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

both side front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

both headlamp beam patterns poor, plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

both side front suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 106,143 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,433 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 97,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,577 miles

Rear parking brake at 18% -no adjustment left ,advise new parking brake shoes

Fail 3 Dec 2015 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,238 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 74,238 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,334 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,074 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise front discs starting to corrode

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front discs starting to corrode

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,998 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 34,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,585 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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P27 OXC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P27 OXC, 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 P27 OXC registered?

P27 OXC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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