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YG55 EBK

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,486 mi
Last recorded173,486 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EBK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 173,486 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 173,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 165,860 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 165,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 159,180 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 146,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 135,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 112,074 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

parking brake lever high

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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YG55 EBK is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG55 EBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 EBK registered?

YG55 EBK is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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