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LF55 YPR

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,084 mi
Last recorded164,084 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YPR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 164,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes have play marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 164,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes have play marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 160,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front and rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 160,032 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front and rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 157,667 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 157,664 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 154,854 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 154,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 151,310 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 148,874 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 144,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,729 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 132,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 124,880 miles

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

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

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 20 Apr 2015 118,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,812 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,784 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,150 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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LF55 YPR is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF55 YPR, 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 LF55 YPR registered?

LF55 YPR is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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