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YK55 ZSV

2005 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

210,255 mi
Last recorded210,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 ZSV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 210,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fr wishbones, fr bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 204,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 204,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 196,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 189,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 182,855 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 176,225 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 176,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 165,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust very corroded between center and rear section

Fail 18 Mar 2019 165,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust very corroded between center and rear section

Pass 26 Mar 2018 149,926 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 141,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 130,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 130,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,289 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 118,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 108,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,530 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,212 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp cleaning device inoperative

offside front marker light not working

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,812 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,294 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,294 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,572 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,572 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,136 miles

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

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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YK55 ZSV is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YK55 ZSV, 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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YK55 ZSV is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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