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CE55 YDB

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,240 mi
Last recorded204,240 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 YDB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 204,240 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 204,237 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 199,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 199,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 192,750 miles

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

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

parking brake has long travel with reserve

Fail 7 Nov 2019 192,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake fluctuating

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Nov 2018 184,017 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin re-check in approx. 3,000miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2018 184,011 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin re-check in approx. 3,000miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 175,524 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2017 175,523 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 169,218 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake efficiency low

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and worn on edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 169,213 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 163,718 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 163,718 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 146,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 129,241 miles

offside front morror duck taped on

hand brake requires ajustment not very good

offside rear brake flexi pipe close to road wheel not fitted correctly from when new caliper was fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2013 129,172 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

hand brake requires ajustment not very good

offside front morror duck taped on

offside rear brake flexi pipe close to road wheel not fitted correctly from when new caliper was fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 115,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut osr sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,282 miles

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

cut osr sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 101,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,034 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,643 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,786 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,786 miles

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

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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CE55 YDB is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE55 YDB, 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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CE55 YDB is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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