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YH55 BWW

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

202,045 mi
Last recorded202,045 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 BWW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 202,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 190,541 miles

both rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 185,808 miles

exhaust slight leak of exhaust gases

fuel filler neck damp

handbrake effort only 18%

Pass 31 Jan 2022 181,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 176,493 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 176,476 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2156516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2020 169,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 163,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 156,465 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 156,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 150,023 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 150,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 143,572 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 143,572 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 113,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 133,051 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 124,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

possible leak on p/s rack

Pass 2 May 2013 113,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 68,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 57,551 miles

some cracking to n/s/r o/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,552 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,004 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
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YH55 BWW is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YH55 BWW, 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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YH55 BWW is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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