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YE55 OBL

2005 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,892 mi
Last recorded193,892 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 193,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 181,431 miles

N/S&O/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Fail 6 Sep 2016 181,317 miles

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

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

N/S&O/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Pass 30 Sep 2015 170,409 miles

nearside front spot lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn(just on limit)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 170,395 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside front spot lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn(just on limit)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 158,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 146,213 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 146,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 135,133 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 135,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 124,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 11,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,438 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,649 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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YE55 OBL is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBL, 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 YE55 OBL registered?

YE55 OBL is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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