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YM55 UEJ

2005 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,270 mi
Last recorded66,270 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 66,270 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,093 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 62,093 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 62,070 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Pass 24 Jul 2021 60,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 60,527 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2018 60,337 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 60,125 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,912 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,810 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,082 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 49,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,873 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,048 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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YM55 UEJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YM55 UEJ, 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 YM55 UEJ registered?

YM55 UEJ is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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