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BU05 YAH

2005 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,257 mi
Last recorded163,257 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YAH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 163,257 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 150,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 150,509 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 141,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 131,778 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,346 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,661 miles

Nearside Front washer jets aim low

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

centre exhaust box delaminating and centre joint heavily corroded

headlamp washers inop

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,300 miles

Centre exhaust silencer delaminating

Outer sill and underbody covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 110,890 miles

centre exhaust box delaminating

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,342 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin rotting

Front pads low and discs lipped heavy

Fail 14 Dec 2016 103,342 miles

Front pads low and discs lipped heavy

Central exhaust silencer outer skin rotting

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 98,081 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 93,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,618 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer skins corroded through [but not leaking]

osf tyre is worn close to wearbars.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,956 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY AT JOINTS AND ITS MOUNTING POINTS....

Fail 12 Dec 2012 79,956 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY AT JOINTS AND ITS MOUNTING POINTS....

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,278 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,278 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,939 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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BU05 YAH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BU05 YAH, 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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BU05 YAH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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