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HY05 YXH

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

180,471 mi
Last recorded180,471 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 180,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 175,255 miles

Body damage n/s

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 167,438 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 167,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 159,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 148,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 140,859 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 129,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 129,673 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 120,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 116,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

Fail 15 Jan 2018 106,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,775 miles

emission tested and no reading reacorded

Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emission tested and no reading reacorded

Pass 24 May 2016 90,842 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,460 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,462 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,995 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 69,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 64,336 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 64,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,730 miles

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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HY05 YXH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HY05 YXH, 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 HY05 YXH registered?

HY05 YXH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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