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G4 YRU

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,518 mi
Last recorded95,518 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 YRU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 95,518 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin on centre box and rear pipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 95,518 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin on centre box and rear pipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 93,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 91,290 miles

Central Front Upper Engine top stabiliser mounting rubber has slight cracks

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,222 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 89,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,298 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 85,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,973 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 77,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,420 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,729 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 67,729 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f side marker inop

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,501 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,045 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 64,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,407 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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G4 YRU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 G4 YRU, 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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G4 YRU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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