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LY55 NNG

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,654 mi
Last recorded177,654 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 NNG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 177,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 172,884 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 166,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 159,743 miles

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

dampness around high pressure pump

wear on front suspension arm bushes

Fail 10 Feb 2023 159,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

dampness around high pressure pump

wear on front suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2022 155,466 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 155,466 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2020 146,806 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,659 miles

wear on front suspension arms front bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2018 136,994 miles

front pads and discs worn

windscreen marked

Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,731 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight wear suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,254 miles

front suspension arms front bushes worn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 125,096 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 125,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 114,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,314 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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LY55 NNG is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY55 NNG, 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 LY55 NNG registered?

LY55 NNG is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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