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YB05 WVN

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

141,728 mi
Last recorded141,728 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 WVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 141,728 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also noise noted (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2026 141,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also noise noted (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,334 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress noted and beam pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also faint noise noted (1.2.1 (f))

air bag service light on however air bag warning light works as it should

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 134,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

headlamp fault noted on dash

headlamps will need to be rechecked when rectified

heat damage noted to offside rear brake pads

noise noted from offside rear wheel intermittently when slowly spun in reverse?

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2024 134,500 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both" kick ups" are to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

headlamp fault noted on dash

headlamps will need to be rechecked when rectified

heat damage noted to offside rear brake pads

noise noted from offside rear wheel intermittently when slowly spun in reverse?

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2023 130,115 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 130,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,803 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 123,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2021 117,848 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 117,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 117,805 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached rack end or rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle box rusting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,165 miles

exhaust rusty

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 109,188 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,824 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 102,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,515 miles

centre section exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,514 miles

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

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 14 Mar 2014 94,513 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,452 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,594 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,594 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YB05 WVN is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YB05 WVN, 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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YB05 WVN is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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