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YM05 FHZ

2005 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,173 mi
Last recorded210,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 210,173 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 200,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 191,923 miles

Central ex box corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 55% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 183,176 miles

Central ex box corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 174,608 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 174,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 166,290 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 166,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 164,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass loose

Pass 18 Jan 2019 157,189 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 157,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 154,032 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 154,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 148,953 miles

NEW REAR WIPER BLADE REQUIRED

Fail 17 Jan 2017 148,953 miles

NEW REAR WIPER BLADE REQUIRED

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 146,113 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 146,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 143,136 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 133,521 miles

n/s rear bearing starting to make noise when rotated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 114,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight pitting off side rear disc

Fail 9 Jul 2012 114,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight pitting off side rear disc

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,704 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 78,341 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 62,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2009 62,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 43,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YM05 FHZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM05 FHZ, 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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What year was YM05 FHZ registered?

YM05 FHZ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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