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HY05 YYN

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

192,789 mi
Last recorded192,789 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YYN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 192,789 miles

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

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

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 192,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 190,544 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2024 190,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake discs has gotten hot (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 187,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 178,413 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted...suspected steering rack leak

Fail 15 Mar 2022 178,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted...suspected steering rack leak

Pass 2 Mar 2021 172,474 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 161,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,356 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers & under trays fitted

silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 142,622 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 142,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 137,068 miles

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front springs corroded

under-body slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 137,068 miles

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

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front springs corroded

under-body slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 132,205 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 120,542 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Fail 2 Apr 2014 120,542 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 108,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,921 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front rear most track control arm inner bushes starting to delaminate

exhaust centre section hanger loose exhaust not insecure

timing belt recommended replacement at 96,000 miles

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,823 miles

front track control arm bushes delaminating

Fail 3 Mar 2011 81,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front track control arm bushes delaminating

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,127 miles

rear tyres 3mm of tread approx worn inner edges surface cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres 3mm of tread approx worn inner edges surface cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres 3mm of tread approx

rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx sidewalls delaminating

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,227 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 YYN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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