2005 Volvo V70 2.4L Petrol · OY05 XBC
2005 Volvo V70 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 209,814 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY05 XBC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 209,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY05 XBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo V70 (OY05 XBC) between November 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
OY05 XBC Mileage History
- 24/11/200734,460 mi
- 03/12/200837,775 mi+3,315 mi
- 23/12/200951,709 mi+13,934 mi
- 07/12/201067,627 mi+15,918 mi
- 13/12/201182,609 mi+14,982 mi
- 04/12/201288,687 mi+6,078 mi
- 11/12/201395,362 mi+6,675 mi
- 16/12/2014108,126 mi+12,764 mi
- 21/12/2015120,079 mi+11,953 mi
- 15/12/2016130,026 mi+9,947 mi
- 14/12/2017139,496 mi+9,470 mi
- 12/12/2018147,540 mi+8,044 mi
- 05/12/2019158,348 mi+10,808 mi
- 11/12/2019158,356 mi+8 mi
- 03/12/2020167,043 mi+8,687 mi
- 03/12/2020167,043 mi
- 26/11/2021175,577 mi+8,534 mi
- 26/11/2021175,578 mi+1 mi
- 06/12/2022184,462 mi+8,884 mi
- 06/12/2022184,462 mi
- 28/11/2023193,347 mi+8,885 mi
- 30/09/2024201,001 mi+7,654 mi
- 01/10/2024201,009 mi+8 mi
- 08/09/2025205,979 mi+4,970 mi
- 10/09/2025205,994 mi+15 mi
- 28/09/2026209,716 mi+3,722 mi
- 09/10/2026209,814 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 9,290 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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