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SO55 YSY

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

213,862 mi
Last recorded213,862 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 YSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 213,862 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 205,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 196,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 187,857 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 187,855 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 181,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 172,044 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 172,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush allowing sideward movement and fouling lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush allowing sideward movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 152,705 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 152,691 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 128,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 115,003 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,986 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,723 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,723 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,935 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,786 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,797 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,148 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,606 miles

all discs scored and black

Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,787 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 47,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,318 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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SO55 YSY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SO55 YSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 YSY registered?

SO55 YSY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SO55 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 YSY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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