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NC05 YSA

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,751 mi
Last recorded123,751 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 YSA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 123,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,762 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 121,740 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 119,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 110,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake noisey

Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,762 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dulled (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm front bush's marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,390 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,924 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre and inner sidewall split but not to cords.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,593 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,593 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,719 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,993 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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NC05 YSA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NC05 YSA, 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 NC05 YSA registered?

NC05 YSA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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