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BU54 YYC

2005 Volvo XC70

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,200 mi
Last recorded199,200 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YYC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 199,200 miles

Central stoplight not working

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Upper engine stabilizer bush worn

Fail 6 Dec 2017 199,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central stoplight not working

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Upper engine stabilizer bush worn

eml illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 186,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 166,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating but beam patterns visible

drivers seat belt pillar guide trim missing

drivers seat outer trim broken/ incomplete

engine undershield fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 30 Dec 2015 166,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating but beam patterns visible

drivers seat outer trim broken/ incomplete

engine undershield fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2014 145,064 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 123,061 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 123,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2011 84,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,647 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,772 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

main beam warning lamp inoperative

slight travel onparking brake lever still has some reserve travel left

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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BU54 YYC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU54 YYC, 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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BU54 YYC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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