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LC05 YMJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

246,997 mi
Last recorded246,997 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 246,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 215,278 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine Compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 215,267 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm ( front ) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine Compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 189,567 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 189,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 167,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 167,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 65 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 142,589 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 126,332 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 126,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front wiper split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,097 miles

Both rear outer seats, childseats fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelt.

Both rear tyres are beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,020 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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LC05 YMJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC05 YMJ, 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 LC05 YMJ registered?

LC05 YMJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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