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YH05 XWC

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,094 mi
Last recorded160,094 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 160,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 152,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,155 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 138,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 127,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 120,506 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 120,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,409 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,347 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,152 miles

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,809 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,956 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,819 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,044 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 XWC is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWC, 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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What year was YH05 XWC registered?

YH05 XWC is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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