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VE55 OBP

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,815 mi
Last recorded188,815 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 OBP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 188,815 miles

Exhaust fractured in the center

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack protection plate securing nut missing

Fail 27 Apr 2022 188,813 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))

Exhaust fractured in the center

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack protection plate securing nut missing

Fail 12 Nov 2021 188,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due to excessive bind O/S/F (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification Subframe rear mount has incorrect securing bolt fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Securing nut missing from steering rack protection guard

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 187,528 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

osf door mirror insecure

osf tyre bald on edges

play in front and rear anti roll bar mounting bushs

play in inner steering rack joints

rear exhaust hanger adrift

steering notchy and gives odd feedback

undertray and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 187,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osf door mirror insecure

osf tyre bald on edges

play in front and rear anti roll bar mounting bushs

play in inner steering rack joints

rear exhaust hanger adrift

steering notchy and gives odd feedback

undertray and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 179,246 miles

head lamps cloudy

inner rack joints have play

os door mirror insecure

under trays fitted

very slight play nsr anti roll bar drop link

Fail 17 Jun 2019 179,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

head lamps cloudy

inner rack joints have play

os door mirror insecure

under trays fitted

very slight play nsr anti roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Jun 2018 167,965 miles

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

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

both headlamps cloudy casing poor beam pattern

osf mirror insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2018 167,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

both headlamps cloudy casing poor beam pattern

osf mirror insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2017 155,473 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

inner rack ends have play

oil level low

os headlamp cloudy beam pattern poor

os mirror slightly insecure

osf front wishbone bush badly split but not resulting in excessive movement

osr tyre very low inside edge

rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 155,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal disc scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

inner rack ends have play

oil level low

os mirror slightly insecure

osf front wishbone bush badly split but not resulting in excessive movement

osr tyre very low inside edge

rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 141,218 miles

inner rack ends have slight play

nsf tyre 2mm

nsr upper rear sidelight not working

osf front wishbone bush split

osf tyre perished inner sidewall

outer sill covers fitted

rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 141,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre perished inner sidewall

outer sill covers fitted

inner rack ends have slight play

nsf tyre 2mm

nsr upper rear sidelight not working

osf front wishbone bush split

rear shock absorbers have little damping effect

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 108,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 95,398 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,546 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,682 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 61,995 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,579 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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VE55 OBP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VE55 OBP, 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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VE55 OBP is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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