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FY55 YYA

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,976 mi
Last recorded103,976 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YYA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 103,976 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 103,976 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 101,082 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,872 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,880 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,520 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 89,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,680 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 76,653 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 76,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,446 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,478 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,511 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,134 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 33,858 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,591 miles

engine running too cleanly to start diesel test equipment

some damage to o/s door mirror glass, not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Dec 2008 23,467 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine running too cleanly to start diesel test equipment

some damage to o/s door mirror glass, not seriously affecting drivers view

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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FY55 YYA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY55 YYA, 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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FY55 YYA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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