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LD55 YPJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,807 mi
Last recorded159,807 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 159,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 159,807 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 143,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,112 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension lower wishbone front bushes have slight movement.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 122,331 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,200 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal font (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal font (0.1 (d))

Brakes tested by decelerometer due to 4 wheel drive.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 110,874 miles

front and rear number plates letters slightly bigger

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,380 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,175 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,497 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs lipped

near side rear brake disc pitted & corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,859 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,872 miles

Nearside rear tyre (outer) sidewall cut but not exposing ply or cords

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished but not exposing ply or cords

Plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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 YPJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 LD55 YPJ, 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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LD55 YPJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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