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OE54 YAF

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

156,676 mi
Last recorded156,676 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 YAF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 156,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 127,625 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,283 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,755 miles

Headlamp images cloudy

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Oil leak(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 123,755 miles

Headlamp images cloudy

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp images cloudy

Oil leak(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 112,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 107,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,790 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,097 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 58,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,989 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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OE54 YAF is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OE54 YAF, 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 OE54 YAF registered?

OE54 YAF is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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