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YC55 JGY

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,126 mi
Last recorded74,126 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 JGY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,126 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 74,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,777 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 65,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,667 miles

Ball joint has slight play Nearside inner steering rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,493 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,122 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 42,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,639 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,639 miles

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

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YC55 JGY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC55 JGY, 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 YC55 JGY registered?

YC55 JGY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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