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LD55 YPL

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

232,819 mi
Last recorded232,819 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YPL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 232,819 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 230,742 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 227,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 224,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 219,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 212,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 206,731 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 197,836 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 187,217 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 174,061 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Pass 22 Aug 2016 160,331 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

OSF side marker not working

Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,146 miles

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

Slight play in NSF inner rack arm

Fail 14 Aug 2014 133,431 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 133,431 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 119,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 119,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine top mount has play

o/s/f side marker light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YPL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

LD55 YPL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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