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YF05 OAE

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,183 mi
Last recorded179,183 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OAE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 179,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 174,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 174,175 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 165,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 159,903 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 159,897 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 156,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,709 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 140,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 130,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 123,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,942 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,368 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,368 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF05 OAE is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF05 OAE, 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 YF05 OAE registered?

YF05 OAE is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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