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LD55 YAF

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,038 mi
Last recorded162,038 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YAF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 162,038 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 162,037 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 160,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 160,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 158,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 153,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 149,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 149,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 145,366 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,891 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 142,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 135,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail silencer mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 125,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 114,746 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 114,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 105,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,080 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Both Centre Hangers Broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning Steering Wheel Oscilates When Held Off Centre (2.3.3a)

Both Head Lamps Flicker at Times

Both Headlamp Lens's Opaque Making All Lights Dimmer

Both Rear Tyres Wearing on Edges

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Deep Cut to the Cords

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,020 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear upper side light not working

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,107 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,194 miles

front no plate damage

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,717 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,882 miles

TESTED IN AWFULL SOAKING WET ICY WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,265 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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LD55 YAF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LD55 YAF, 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 LD55 YAF registered?

LD55 YAF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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