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YP05 XWT

2005 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

231,820 mi
Last recorded231,820 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC70113,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 XWT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 231,820 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 230,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 230,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 227,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 225,704 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 224,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 223,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 222,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 221,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 217,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 210,834 miles

slight play in NSF inner steering joint

Fail 15 Mar 2016 210,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in NSF inner steering joint

Pass 11 Mar 2015 204,110 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 197,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 191,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 184,875 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 184,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 161,648 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 161,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 132,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 109,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 77,110 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YP05 XWT is a 2005 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YP05 XWT, 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 YP05 XWT registered?

YP05 XWT is a 2005 Volvo XC70, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 XWT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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