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FL55 YGM

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,923 mi
Last recorded169,923 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YGM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 169,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 166,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 161,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 155,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 150,950 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 137,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,704 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 133,541 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 133,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 124,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 124,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 111,451 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 111,451 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 102,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,167 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,295 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,796 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,208 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted at time of test

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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FL55 YGM is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL55 YGM, 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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FL55 YGM is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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