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YE55 FOH

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,468 mi
Last recorded167,468 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FOH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 167,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked, but warning lamp not illuminated at time of test. (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 160,621 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 160,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 149,359 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 149,358 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 137,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 124,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 117,749 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 117,749 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,810 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,901 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded .

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Head light covers in poor condition .

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear . (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 103,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Head light covers in poor condition .

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear . (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,425 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,849 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level a bit low.

o/s door mirror outer cover cracked/broken.

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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YE55 FOH is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YE55 FOH, 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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YE55 FOH is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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