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AO55 OYK

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

175,203 mi
Last recorded175,203 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OYK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 175,203 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 172,895 miles

Central exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2024 172,893 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 168,161 miles

Central exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering actuator (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 168,161 miles

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

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

Central exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering actuator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 164,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 161,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 159,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 26 Oct 2018 151,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 143,381 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 129,558 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s and o/s rear tyres very heavily on inside edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 129,556 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s and o/s rear tyres very heavily on inside edges

Pass 12 Oct 2015 111,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,299 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,350 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,146 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 39,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 37,174 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear discs have slight corrosion too the edge

front discs have slight wear and corrosion

fuel filler flap hinge broken

near side front inner track rod end has play

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,174 miles

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

both rear discs have slight corrosion too the edge

front discs have slight wear and corrosion

fuel filler flap hinge broken

near side front inner track rod end has play

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,583 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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AO55 OYK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO55 OYK, 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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AO55 OYK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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