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YE55 FOU

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

169,683 mi
Last recorded169,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FOU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 169,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 163,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 163,217 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 154,549 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 154,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached coil spring fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached coil spring fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 136,398 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 136,398 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 135,801 miles

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

Top engine mount split

Fail 12 Nov 2020 135,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Top engine mount split

Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,859 miles

Cambelt due??

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

Lamp unit broken nearside rear

Fail 14 Nov 2019 132,859 miles

Cambelt due??

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

Lamp unit broken nearside rear

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 128,340 miles

Cambelt due??

Front Both marker lights inoperative

Fail 21 Nov 2018 128,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cambelt due??

Front Both marker lights inoperative

Offside Front Lower suspension arm fouling subframe

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 122,263 miles

Cambelt due??

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable fouling anti-roll bar

Fail 16 Nov 2017 122,263 miles

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

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

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

Cambelt due??

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable fouling anti-roll bar

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,669 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable fouling anti-roll bar

Timing belt due??

Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,996 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front coil springs beginning to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2015 107,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Front coil springs beginning to corrode

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Recommend front suspension arms replaced. causing tyres to scrubb

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on edges (4.1.E.1)

Timing belt due/overdue?

Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre pipe slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,817 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 96,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,163 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 79,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,842 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,725 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 FOU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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