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LC05 YMR

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

245,746 mi
Last recorded245,746 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YMR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 245,746 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 235,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Prop shaft missing

Fail 16 Oct 2017 235,083 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Prop shaft missing

Pass 27 Jan 2016 214,657 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 197,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 197,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 181,788 miles

offside mirror secured with tape

Fail 21 Nov 2013 181,788 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 19 Nov 2012 161,541 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 161,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 143,809 miles

All tyres tread wearing low

Drivers mirror glass held in position with tape

Power steering pulses back and forth when steering wheel being turned. Advise investigation

Fail 21 Nov 2011 143,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

All tyres tread wearing low

Drivers mirror glass held in position with tape

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,058 miles

Drivers door mirror glass secured by tape

Pass 8 Dec 2009 112,310 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 112,310 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,556 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,754 miles

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

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

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 YMR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

LC05 YMR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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