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YD55 PYH

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,124 mi
Last recorded172,124 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 PYH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 172,124 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded and detached

Fail 8 Nov 2016 172,124 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting corroded and detached

Pass 18 Nov 2015 154,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 154,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 137,329 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 137,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 120,952 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 120,952 miles

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

nearside front marker light inoperative

offside front fog light inoperative

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,174 miles

airbag light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,238 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 69,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front inside edge brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front inside edge brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,448 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,448 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,261 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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YD55 PYH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD55 PYH, 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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YD55 PYH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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