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YG55 NAU

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

223,640 mi
Last recorded223,640 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 223,640 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & Rear side under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2019 223,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working N/S/F & O/S/F (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & Rear side under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 217,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 201,445 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 201,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 187,316 miles

nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2015 174,459 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 174,456 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 5 Mar 2014 160,697 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 160,694 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 148,121 miles

BRAKE PEDEL RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PAS FLUID LEAK

Pass 2 Mar 2012 137,838 miles

middle and rear exhaust rusty

rear discs slightly pittet

Pass 12 Jan 2011 124,980 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 124,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 106,893 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 106,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 85,440 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on edges of tread and nail in tread.

O/s/r tyre worn near limit.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 85,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/s/r tyre worn on edges of tread and nail in tread.

O/s/r tyre worn near limit.

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 NAU is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG55 NAU, 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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YG55 NAU is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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