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YH05 XLP

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,616 mi
Last recorded189,616 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 189,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 189,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 189,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 172,171 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted inside and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front outer marker lamps inop, if fitted?

both rear upper side lights not working

engine and under covers fitted

n/s hand brake effort low

o/s head lamp washer inop, not xenons

o/s/f indicator pale

oil leak, o/s of steering rack wet, suspect steering rack leaking, unable to fully assess, under tray fitted

play/movement n/s/r anti roll bar bush, may knock?

rear tyres stepped

slight grease leak o/s outer cv boot

Fail 1 Apr 2019 172,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted inside and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front outer marker lamps inop, if fitted?

both rear upper side lights not working

engine and under covers fitted

n/s hand brake effort low

o/s head lamp washer inop, not xenons

o/s/f indicator pale

oil leak, o/s of steering rack wet, suspect steering rack leaking, unable to fully assess, under tray fitted

play/movement n/s/r anti roll bar bush, may knock?

rear tyres stepped

slight grease leak o/s outer cv boot

Pass 20 Mar 2018 153,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre bald/worn on outer edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 153,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre bald/worn on outer edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 134,212 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,805 miles

Front Front headlamp lenses clouding

Front Vehicles front tyres are rubbing inner arches due to to design of the vehicle

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

Offside Front Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,028 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,037 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 24 Jan 2014 89,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,592 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,586 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2010 38,639 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,501 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YH05 XLP is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH05 XLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH05 XLP is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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