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LG55 YEK

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,273 mi
Last recorded194,273 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 YEK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 194,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 192,347 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 191,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 185,505 miles

Both headlamp lens faded/deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine undertray wet with oil

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Jan 2018 175,918 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 175,913 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 165,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced N/S HEADLAMP LENS DETERIOATED (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S HEADLAMP LENS DETERIOATED (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 154,246 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 143,150 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 143,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 130,249 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 130,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 120,096 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,510 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

permissable wear in steering

Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,403 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,065 miles

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

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

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

steering has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,440 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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LG55 YEK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG55 YEK, 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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LG55 YEK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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