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OY05 YKK

2005 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

201,161 mi
Last recorded201,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YKK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 201,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 178,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 174,465 miles

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2021 172,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,859 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 165,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 160,057 miles

Both front yellow side markers not operating

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

Nearside Front Slight play

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 160,057 miles

Both front yellow side markers not operating

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

Nearside Front Slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 153,962 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 146,590 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 146,590 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 139,606 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 128,803 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 128,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 116,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,567 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,439 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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OY05 YKK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OY05 YKK, 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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OY05 YKK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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