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YH55 FBY

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,134 mi
Last recorded147,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 FBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 147,134 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2019 141,398 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,073 miles

both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes separating/deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

centre exhaust flange +nuts + studs corroded/getting weak-recommend repair/replace

centre exhaust silencer outer layer corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside front suspension top mount separating

offside front wishbone front bush splitting

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroded

some nearside front steering rack/rod play

some wear/movement in nearside rear antiroll bar mount bush

Fail 18 Jun 2018 130,073 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes separating/deteriorating

both rear trailing arms front bushes separating

centre exhaust flange +nuts + studs corroded/getting weak-recommend repair/replace

centre exhaust silencer outer layer corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside front suspension top mount separating

offside front tyre 2mm tread-monitor/recommend replace

offside front wishbone front bush splitting

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroded

some nearside front footbrake judder

some nearside front steering rack/rod play

some wear/movement in nearside rear antiroll bar mount bush

Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm and worn inner edge

both headlamp beam patterns getting weak

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to seperate

both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating

cuts to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

middle and rear silencers outer layers corroded

middle exhaust flange and nuts corroded

nearside rear tyre at 3mm and worn/bold at edges

offside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to seperate

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

Fail 15 Jun 2017 124,918 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm and worn inner edge

both headlamp beam patterns getting weak

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to seperate

both rear trailing arms front bushes seperating

cuts to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

middle and rear silencers outer layers corroded

middle exhaust flange and nuts corroded

nearside rear tyre at 3mm and worn/bold at edges

offside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to seperate

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

warning anti skid service message is on no other apparent abs or tcs lights on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 119,066 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

warning anti skid service message is on no other apparent abs or tcs lights on

Pass 21 May 2015 115,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 115,294 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,166 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 74,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,842 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,435 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,723 miles

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

o/s/front tyre cut in side wall advisory

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 FBY is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YH55 FBY, 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 FBY is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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