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HV05 YYP

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,471 mi
Last recorded177,471 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YYP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 177,471 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear OSR Light slightly Damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS - "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight Play Detected A steering

Fail 16 Feb 2021 177,428 miles

Front Position lamp not working NS & OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear OSR Light slightly Damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS - "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight Play Detected A steering

Pass 13 Nov 2019 162,477 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Light damaged (still working correctly)

Pass 19 Nov 2018 145,865 miles

HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HAZED

Offside Rear LAMP UNIT DAMAGED BUT LIGHTS STILL WORKING

Fail 8 Nov 2018 145,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp cluster/ bodywork damaged/covered in tape

Pass 7 Nov 2017 136,219 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly corroded, not blowing.

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 125,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (3.5.1g)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 125,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (3.5.1g)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,836 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 113,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,027 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,712 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,816 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 64,756 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,343 miles

rear tyre inside sidewalls showing surface cracks

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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HV05 YYP is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV05 YYP, 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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What year was HV05 YYP registered?

HV05 YYP is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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