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HY05 YZC

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

247,729 mi
Last recorded247,729 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 247,729 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged/cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2025 247,142 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged/cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2024 239,346 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2023 229,370 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 219,836 miles

Central Exhaust box heavy corrosion on outer skin

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 206,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 194,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 182,830 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 182,830 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 173,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 160,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 142,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 127,065 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,988 miles

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 5 May 2010 68,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,922 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 YZC is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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