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SP55 MYA

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

262,730 mi
Last recorded262,730 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MYA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 262,730 miles

Rear suspension corroded but not weakened

Pass 23 May 2025 259,658 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 259,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Pattern can not be tested. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Pattern can not be tested. (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust leaks. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Marked in yellow. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 256,027 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 256,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 249,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front suspension arm (front) bushes worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 249,024 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front suspension arm (front) bushes worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 245,124 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 245,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 239,622 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 239,570 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 235,283 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated, beam image quality and light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (front) bush worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes and steering rack damp with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 226,538 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated due to age/miles (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edge --2mm approx'

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 226,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective "tracking" slightly advise replacement blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes deteriorated due to age/miles (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edge --2mm approx'

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 211,919 miles

3mm tread depth on rear tyres

centre & rear exhaust box's corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 192,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 173,436 miles

rear suspension bushs slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2014 156,396 miles

possible front brake pad change next service

rear susp. bushs starting to perish

Pass 19 Dec 2013 136,808 miles

rear inner lower susp. arm bushs perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 97,261 miles

damp around n/s fuel tank

rear lower arms inner bushs starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,017 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted with standing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,766 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,665 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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SP55 MYA is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP55 MYA, 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 SP55 MYA registered?

SP55 MYA is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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