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YF54 OSK

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

303,518 mi
Last recorded303,518 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 OSK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 303,518 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 303,508 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 263,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre waering on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 263,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 228,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 228,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 226,922 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Jan 2013 226,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs lipped

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Feb 2012 191,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades worn

headlamp washers inop

nearside front link bar dust cover damaged

rear brake bleed nipples damp

Fail 12 Jan 2012 189,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlight washers not working

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 145,218 miles

(advise) handbrake travel becoming excessivee

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 145,218 miles

(advise) handbrake travel becoming excessivee

Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,878 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 115,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs scored reccomend replace in near future

front brake discs worn thin reccomend replace soon

high level brake light not working un-able to ascertain conection so pass and adivise only

Pass 24 Jan 2008 99,708 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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

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YF54 OSK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YF54 OSK, 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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YF54 OSK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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