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RA05 YHK

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,179 mi
Last recorded145,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YHK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 145,179 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 145,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 131,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2011 108,788 miles

(STRONG )both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,788 miles

(STRONG )both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,499 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,779 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,779 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

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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RA05 YHK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA05 YHK, 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 RA05 YHK registered?

RA05 YHK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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